“Legendary All-Rounder Shahid Afridi Set to Represent Pakistan in Over-40s T20 World Cup 2025”

News Article:
In a thrilling development for veterans’ cricket, former Pakistan captain and iconic all-rounder Shahid Afridi has officially been named as part of the national squad for the IMC Over‑40s T20 Cricket World Cup 2025, to be held in Karachi from 21 November to 1 December 2025.

The selection, announced by the Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA), confirms Afridi’s return to competitive action — this time in a tournament designed for seasoned players who have left the international mainstream.

Afridi’s presence brings star power and excitement to the event. Renowned for his explosive batting, dynamic leg-spin and decades of international service, he remains one of Pakistan’s most popular cricket figures.

The Pakistan over-40 side will be led by former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, with legendary batting great Javed Miandad serving as mentor — forming a high-profile setup aimed at combining experience with competitive spirit.

For Pakistani cricket fans, this is a golden chance to cheer for beloved former stars at home grounds once more. With 12 national veteran teams competing across 42 matches in Karachi, the tournament is being positioned as both a competitive spectacle and a celebration of cricketing heritage. 

Afridi himself has yet to publicly comment on his exact role or ambitions in the tournament, but his inclusion alone is expected to boost attendance, viewership and the overall appeal of the event.

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What to Watch:

Will Afridi reprise his attacking batting and clever leg-spin in a veterans’ context?

How will Pakistan fare under the veteran leadership of Razzaq and Miandad versus other nations’ over-40 squads?

Can this tournament help raise the profile of senior cricket and provide a pathway or platform for former stars who still have the appetite for competition?

As the tournament draws near, excitement is building among fans eager to see a new chapter in Afridi’s varied cricketing journey — this time not for national records, but for the sheer joy of the game in a different age-bracket.