Shahid Afridi, popularly known as Shahid “Boom Boom” Afridi because of his explosive batting style, is a former Pakistani cricketer and also the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team. He was born on 1 March 1980 in the federally administered tribal area of Khyber in Pakistan.Generally a right-handed all-rounder, Afridi is well known for his charged style of batting. He was also an economical and consistent bowler relying on change of pace more than spin.He is well known for holding the fastest century in just 37 balls, which was later overtaken by South African batsman AB de Villiers. Afridi currently holds the record for the most number of sixes in the history of ODI cricket.Shahid Afridi’s international career began when he was selected for the 1996-97 Sameer Cup as a leg spinner, replacing the injured Mushtaq Ahmed. He batted as a pinch-hitter at number three in his first few matches.As a player, Afridi has represented several clubs. Other than playing for the Pakistan, Afridi played for the Deccan Chargers, Dhaka Gladiators, Fly Emirates XI, Griqualand West, Habib Bank Limited, Hampshire, ICC World XI, Karachi, Karachi Region Blues, Kowloon Cantons, Leicestershire, Melbourne Renegades, Northamptonshire, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders, Ruhuna Royals, South Australia, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.Shahid Afridi made his international debut on 2 October 1996 in an ODI against Kenya. However, he did not get to bat in that match and was wicketless too.He made his batting debut in the next match against Sri Lanka. He made his test debut two years after his ODI debut, on 22 October 1998 against Australia in the third match of a three match series.His T20I debut was on 28 August 2006 against England. Afridi’s career went on a consistent trajectory for both club and nation. He was consistent in both batting and bowling from 2000 and cemented himself as a solid all-rounder.