Shahid Afridi at BBC Asian Network event

Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi was at a BBC Asian Network event in Birmingham earlier this week.

Afridi shared stories about his cricketing journey and key events that have shaped his career and also gave tips on bowling and batting techniques.

Affectionately known as Boom Boom, Shahid Afridi is one of cricket’s most flamboyant players, wooing cricket loving audiences for more than a decade. He holds the record for the fastest century – scored during his first international innings as well as making 32 runs in a single over in a One Day International.

The interview was aired this evening on BBC Asian Network’s Gagan Grewal�۪s show, which is available to listen back to BBC iPlayer.

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