Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who got married on Friday, was left disappointed after netizens invaded his privacy by publishing the speedster’s wedding pictures online without consent.
Soon after Shaheen’s nikkah on Friday, pictures of the pacer and his wife were released on social media.
“It's very disappointing that despite many and repeated requests, our privacy was hurt and people kept on sharing it further without any guilt,” Afridi tweeted on Saturday.
“I would like to humbly request everyone again to kindly coordinate with us and not try to spoil our memorable big day,” he added.
Shaheen tied the knot with legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s daughter, Ansha.
The nikkah was solemnised at a local mosque in Karachi in presence of close relatives of both families.
The couple’s engagement had already taken place two years ago.
A reception was also held, soon after the nikkah, with squash legend Jahangir Khan and Pakistan cricketers Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan among the attendees.
Former DG ISPR Asim Saleem Bajwa and ICC General Manager Wasim Khan were also present on this occasion.
It must be noted that the lanky pacer will lead Lahore Qalandars during the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight, where his side are the defending champions.
The 22-year-old has been out of action after suffering a knee injury during the T20 World Cup 2022 final against England on November 13 but will be making a comeback in the PSL 8.
- Shaheen Afridi