Shaheen Afridi is praised by Mohammad Rizwan as “destined for greater heights” after the pacer secures the top spot in the ICC Bowler Rankings.

Pakistani wicketkeeper-battler Mohammad Rizwan praised his teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi for earning the top slot in the most recent ICC bowling rankings. Shaheen’s outstanding bowling efforts during the current ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India have allowed him to accomplish the feat. Shaheen Afridi has been playing in a league of his own during this tournament; he is presently tied for the most wickets taken with Adam Zampa and Marco Jansen. Each of them has taken 16 wickets in the current tournament.

Shaheen Afridi produced one of his best World Cup performances at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru when they played Australia.

Throughout the match, the 23-year-old was Pakistan’s best player, finishing with fantastic 5/54 numbers. Nevertheless, Pakistan lost to the five-time champions by 62 runs. With three wickets for 23 runs in their earlier victory over Bangladesh in Kolkata, the star speedster proved important for the Men in Green.

“Your #1 ICC ranking isn’t a miracle; rather, it’s a testimonial to your unwavering hard work and determination. You are destined for greater heights. @iShaheenAfridi, insha’Allah,” Rizwan posted on X.

Destined for greater heights and your #1 ICC ranking isn’t a miracle but rather a testament of your sheer hardwork and determination. Masha’Allah @iShaheenAfridi.

Shaheen khanaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
PaaaMaa Granaaaaaaaaaaaaaa pic.twitter.com/u7PjSPKa2q

— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) November 2, 2023

Highlights for Rizwan as Pakistan looks to defeat New Zealand

Rizwan is one of Pakistan’s most impressive players in the current competition. Currently leading the Babar Azam-led team in runs scored, the wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 359 runs at an average of 71.80 and a strike rate of 98.89 in seven games. He has already scored a century and a half in the match.

On November 4, Saturday, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Pakistan will play New Zealand. As the 1992 winners need to win every game left to place in the top four at the World Cup’s conclusion, Pakistan is in danger of being ousted from the competition. After seven games, they have three wins, four losses, and are presently ranked fifth.