Boom boom moment: Aliyar’s first steps toward grandfather Shahid Afridi go viral
Pakistani cricket fans were treated to an adorable moment as star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi shared a heartwarming video of his infant son, Aliyar, taking his first steps straight into the arms of his grandfather, cricket legend Shahid Afridi.
Currently vacationing with his family and in-laws, Shaheen took to social media to post the special moment, capturing the toddler’s wobbly steps and clear preference for his granddad.
The video went viral, winning hearts across social platforms and showcasing a softer, more personal side of the cricketing family.
Aliyar is the first child of Shaheen and his wife Ansha, daughter Shahid Afridi.
Fans were delighted to see the deep bond between the generations, with Shahid Afridi beaming as he welcomed the little one into his arms.
Shahid Afridi, known affectionately as “Boom Boom,” is one of Pakistan’s most iconic cricketers.
A former captain, he was famed for his explosive batting and leg-spin bowling.
Afridi made his international debut in 1996 and quickly became a fan favorite, especially after scoring a 37-ball century – then the fastest in ODI history. Beyond cricket, Afridi is also known for his philanthropic work through the Shahid Afridi Foundation.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, one of the most formidable left-arm fast bowlers of the current generation, has risen rapidly through the ranks of Pakistan cricket.
Making his international debut in 2018, Shaheen gained recognition for his deadly pace, bounce, and ability to swing the ball both ways. In 2023, he married Ansha Afridi, linking two of Pakistan’s most prominent cricket families.