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Renowned for his tough and fearless personality on the cricketing field, Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi recently revealed his emotional side as he penned a touching note for his daughter, Ansha Afridi, following her grand wedding to Pakistan seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi on September 19. The wedding ceremony took place in Karachi and was a star-studded affair, attended by many prominent personalities, including Pakistan’s national team captain, Babar Azam.
Shahid Afridi’s bond with Ansha
Afridi’s relationship with his daughter, Ansha, has always been a source of admiration for fans and followers. Over the years, Ansha has been a constant presence in the stands, cheering passionately for her father during his cricketing endeavours.
Father Shahid Afridi’s embrace of emotion
After Ansha’s wedding, Afridi showed his emotional side as he expressed his feelings on social media after his daughter’s wedding. In a heartfelt post on his official social media handle, Afridi shared his feelings about seeing his beloved daughter embark on a new journey. The words from Afridi beautifully captured the bittersweet emotions of a father who has witnessed his little girl grow into a strong, independent woman ready to embrace married life.
In his message, Afridi wrote, “The light that entered our home yesterday is now departing before our very eyes. Baba’s heart is heavy, but the hope of a new dawn has come to comfort him. @anshaheen”
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Umar Gul’s heartwarming reaction
As Afridi’s emotional message and news of Ansha and Shaheen’s wedding spread, his former friend Umar Gul also expressed his happiness, congratulating the newlyweds.
“May Allah keep them happy and together forever Ameen,” wrote Umar.
Notably, this was the second time Ansha and Shaheen exchanged marriage vows. The couple tied earlier had tied the knot with each other in February 2023 during a private ceremony. However, this time, the event was attended by the family members of both sides and witnessed a grand celebration.
