Shahid Afridi appointed ambassador of Blind Cricket World Cup

E-Paper | May 23, 2026

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was appointed as the ambassador for the fifth edition of the Blind Cricket World Cup, said a statement released by the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Friday.

“Afridi is not only an icon in the arena of cricket across the globe but also a philanthropist and a role model in social works,” said Chairman PBCC Syed Sultan Shah.

He added that blind cricket in the country will gain new heights with Afridi’s contribution.

The fifth edition of the Blind Cricket World Cup, to be played in ODI format, will be hosted by PBCC in the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan in January 2018, added the statement.

The PBCC is trying to host some of the pool matches and the final in Pakistan.

Nine members of World Blind Cricket Ltd will participate in the tournament and four members have agreed to play in Pakistan.

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sedon

Mar 17, 2017 07:59pm

If you think about it then its very fitting for his batting style.

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Khurram

Mar 17, 2017 07:56pm

Of course he never watched the ball before hitting.

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vorshal

Mar 17, 2017 08:05pm

Please use him for positive contribution based on his strengths to the Pakistan team (ODI and T20).

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Ali

Mar 17, 2017 08:04pm

The haters will always hat you! all the best Afridi

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S. Daniel

Mar 17, 2017 08:13pm

Finally, Afridi comes to reality.

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Shazad

Mar 17, 2017 08:24pm

All agree that when Afridi face ball, he close his eyes and swing the bat. If contact is made than fine, could be 4 or 6, but if not than he gets out or fate saves him. But PCB should realize that Afridi playing as blind does not mean he should be considered Blind.

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anony

Mar 17, 2017 08:25pm

Best of luck Lala. Haters will hate.

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Syed

Mar 17, 2017 08:34pm

Hope proper security is provided to visiting teams

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ZOOKH

Mar 17, 2017 08:45pm

A well deserved appointment indeed! It should have been done a long time ago. No wonder he is the inspiration of blind cricketers around the world. Something to cheer for the blind followers of Afridi.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Mar 17, 2017 08:48pm

Good decision.

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Usman, Indian kashmiri

Mar 17, 2017 10:18pm

Indian blind cricketers too have huge market values and most of them earn more than an average PSL players.

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Member

Mar 17, 2017 10:20pm

Hahaha ...good one

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litu

Mar 17, 2017 10:24pm

Afridi deserved finally the role given to him.

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Rahul kulkarni

Mar 17, 2017 11:01pm

No surprise! He used to bat blindly!!

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Jaba jaba

Mar 18, 2017 12:11pm

What a compliment for Afridi as he's cricket playing style was somewhat blind and now being an ambassador for the blind cricket world cup more like a mascot, amazing!!

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zulfiqar

Mar 19, 2017 08:09pm

If Afridi had taken his batting talent seriously people would be talking of him in glowing terms rather than all the sarcasm here.

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