Star all-rounder, Shahid Afridi’s autobiography titled ‘Game Changer’ is set to be released at the end of this month in Pakistan. Written by Wajahat Saeed Khan, who is a prominent journalist and a critic, Game Changer promises to be a good read for Boom Boom’s fans.
The biography will be released in India first, due to unknown reasons, on 25th April.
Discovered as a 16-year old cricket talent in 1996, Afridi’s career has not been without its share of controversies, intrigues, scandals and top cricketing performances easily making him one of the most popular all-rounder’s with his penchant for hitting sixes and taking wickets with his fastish leg-spin and googlies.
Although he has had numerous interactions with the media, Afridi by his own admission has poured his heart on issues in this upcoming book, which he has never done before.
Wajahat S Khan tracks the career of Afridi and narrates all the scandals and controversies in the all-rounder’s career.
Afridi, 39, remains one of the most popular personalities of Pakistan and world cricket and retired from all cricket in April, 2016 after a 20-year international career in which he appeared in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20 internationals.
Afridi, who led Pakistan in all three formats, is still active in the T20 leagues played around the world and recently appeared in the Pakistan Super League.
As a successful all-rounder, Afridi was respected for his consistent bowling that relies on change of pace rather than spin, but drew greater attention for his aggressive batting style.Afridi was the world record holder for the fastest ODI century in 37 deliveries and holds the distinction of having hit the most number of sixes in the history of ODI cricket.
The legendary all-rounder’s career lasted more than 2 decades and it would be interesting to read behind the scene struggles and hard work put in by Afridi.
Every one of his fans is eager for the release and give it a read to get first-hand knowledge of his iconic celebration, his toughest opponents, his favorite innings and what not.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has promised his fans a no-holds barred account of his life in his upcoming biography “Game Changer”
Shahid afridi expressed on twitter:
“Proud to finally announce what’s been in the works for a couple of years.
My biography, #GameChanger, penned by critic & friend @wajskhan releases on 25th April in India & 30th in Pakistan via @HarperCollinsIN.
Tried my best to be honest about my run in the greatest game ever.”
On 23 March 2010, Afridi was awarded the Pride of Performance by President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari.
On 23 March 2018, he was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz by President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain.
On 19 February 2017, Afridi announced his retirement from international cricket
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