{"id":546389,"date":"2026-05-14T10:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=546389"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:02:55","slug":"shahid-afridi-conferred-hilal-e-imtiaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/shahid-afridi-conferred-hilal-e-imtiaz\/","title":{"rendered":"Shahid Afridi conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President Asif Ali Zardari confers prestigious award on Afridi at Aiwan-e-Sadr<br \/>\n Islamabad<br \/>\nFormer Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country\u2019s second-highest civilian award, in recognition his outstanding services in the field of sports.<br \/>\nThe award was conferred by President Asif Ali Zardari during a prestigious ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Afridi was recognised for guiding Pakistan to their historic 2009 T20 World Cup triumph.<br \/>\nThe honour also acknowledged Afridi\u2019s contributions to England\u2019s county cricket and his leadership role in the World Championship of Legends.<br \/>\nAfter receiving the award, Afridi wrote on X that receiving the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from the president is an honour for him, adding that it represents not only his achievement but that of the entire Pakistani nation.<br \/>\nThe former Pakistan captain said the award reflected the love, prayers and support he had received from the public throughout his career.<br \/>\nAfridi dedicated the honour to Pakistan\u2019s martyrs, saying it was also in recognition of those who sacrificed their lives for the country.<br \/>\nHe concluded by praying for Pakistan\u2019s continued safety and prosperity.<br \/>\nThe 46-year-old made exceptional contributions to Pakistan cricket across all formats, having played 398 ODIs and scored 8,064 runs, including 39 half-centuries and six centuries, while also claiming 395 wickets with nine five-wicket hauls.<br \/>\nIn the T20I format, the right-handed batter featured in 99 matches, scoring 1,416 runs and taking 98 wickets.<br \/>\nAfridi also enjoyed vast experience in franchise cricket, representing teams in the Pakistan Super League, Lanka Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, Champions League Twenty20, Big Bash League and Indian Premier League.<br \/>\nHe was a key member of Pakistan\u2019s squad that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, where they defeated Sri Lanka national cricket team in the final courtesy of Afridi\u2019s all-round performance.<br \/>\nHe scored an unbeaten 54 off 40 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes, and also claimed one wicket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Asif Ali Zardari confers prestigious award on Afridi at Aiwan-e-Sadr Islamabad Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country\u2019s second-highest civilian award, in recognition his outstanding services in the field of sports. 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