Shaheen Afridi launches historic Manchester United shirt

Pakistan cricket star Shaheen Shah Afridi became the first Muslim, Asian, and Pakistani athlete to debut the new Manchester United football kit. The fast bowler visited Old Trafford, Manchester United’s legendary home, for this special event, marking a crucial partnership between the cricket great and one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs. The Old Trafford administration called Shaheen Afridi to debut official apparel, sources indicate. By Faizan Lakhani Murtaza Ali Shah. August 8, 2024. Pakistan cricketer Shaheen Shah Afridi holds a Manchester United jersey. photo by reporters

Pakistan cricketer Shaheen Shah Afridi holds a Manchester United jersey. photo by reporters. Pakistan cricket star Shaheen Shah Afridi became the first Muslim, Asian, and Pakistani athlete to debut the new Manchester United football kit. The fast bowler visited Old Trafford, Manchester United’s legendary home, for this special event, marking a crucial partnership between the cricket great and one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs.

Afridi wears the number 10 jersey with his name on it. photo by reporters. Afridi wears the number 10 jersey with his name on it. photo by reporters Manchester United is excited to work with Shaheen, a source told Geo News. “This collaboration is particularly meaningful,” said the source. The Old Trafford administration welcomed Shaheen Shah Afridi to launch the official shirt to honour his athletic achievements and encourage youth sports participation. We hope to work with Shaheen again.”

Shaheen met Manchester United owner Avram Glazer in Dubai earlier this year. Shaheen played for the Desert Vipers in the UAE’s ILT20 league. Glazer invited the star batsman to Old Trafford and gave him a Manchester United jersey during their brief talk, setting the foundation for the recent cooperation. This video shows Shaheen proudly wearing the Manchester United kit at the iconic stadium, symbolising the link between cricket and football.