Shahid Afridi, born Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi, is a former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. The all-rounder was a right-handed leg spinner and batsman. Known for his immense contribution to Pakistani cricket, he was an inspiration to several upcoming sportspersons in the country. However, the sudden news of his demise left the entire cricket community in shock.
The truth about Shahid Afridi’s death news circulating on the internet
It was on June 7, 2025, when a viral video started circulating on social media claiming that the former cricket captain, Shahid Afridi, had passed away. However, it was later revealed that the video was false. The clip that claimed that Shahid had passed away and was buried in Karachi also included supposed condolence messages from public figures. Soon after the news went viral, several media reports confirmed that the news was fake and was generated using artificial intelligence. The cricketer is reportedly healthy and very much alive. The viral misinformation appears to be a deliberate hoax.