KARACHI: Renowned cricketer, Shahid Afridi has responded to news of his daughter’s planned engagement to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, since Social media has been abuzz with the rumors began circulating.
As per details, social media buzzed with news of an impending marriage between Shaheen Afridi and the daughter of Shahid Afridi and on Sunday, the latter confirmed that the families were in touch.
On a social media website Twitter, Shahid Afridi said, “Shaheen’s family approached my family for my daughter. Both families are in touch …matches are made in heaven if Allah wills this match will be made too.”
Shaheen's family approached my family for my daughter. Both families are in touch, matches are made in heaven, if Allah wills this match will be made too. My prayers are with Shaheen for his continued success on and off the field.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 7, 2021
Afridi ended his tweet with prayers for Shaheen “for his continued success on and off the field”. Responding to the tweet, Shaheen thanked Afridi for his prayers, saying: “May Allah SWT make things easier for everyone. You are the pride of the entire nation.”
Alhumdulillah. Thanks Lala for your prayers. May Allah SWT make things easier for everyone. You are the pride of entire nation. https://t.co/xfQYnb0ONZ
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) March 7, 2021
Earlier, Shaheen Afridi’s father, Ayaz Khan, said that the family had asked Shahid Afridi for his daughter’s hand in marriage and had received a positive response. He said that an engagement ceremony will soon take place. He said both families have long-standing ties. He said that a ceremony to formalize the engagement will be held soon.
Shahid Afridi’s family said that since Shaheen is playing cricket and Shahid Afridi’s daughter is still studying, the engagement has not yet been formally announced. The engagement could be formalized shortly before the wedding in around two years. Shahid Afridi will make a proper announcement when the time is right.
Earlier a journalist Ihteshamulhaq announced on social media: “With permission from both families, I would like to clarify the engagement rumors’ between Shaheen Afridi and the daughter of Shahid Afridi.”
“The proposal has been accepted; it is thought that a formal engagement will be done within 2 yrs, following the completion of her education,” Ihteshamulhaq said.
