Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi bereaved; announces his sister's death on social media

PTC Web Desk: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi on Tuesday shared the heartbreaking news of his sister's death on social media. Earlier, he had stated that his sister was in critical condition in a hospital, which had led him to alter his travel plans. Despite Afridi's return to be by her side, his sister succumbed to her illness.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi  also used social media to provide details about his sister's funeral arrangements, stating, "Surely we belong to Allah and to Him, we shall return. With heavy hearts, we inform you that our beloved sister has passed away, and her Namaz e Janazah will be held on 17th October 2023 after the Zuhur prayer at Zakariya Masjid, located on the main 26th street, Khayaban e Ghalib, DHA."

(إِنَّا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ,)
Surely we belong to Allah and to him we shall return.
With Heavy hearts we inform you that our beloved Sister passed away and her Namaz e Janazah will be at 17.10.2023 after Zuhur prayer at Zakariya masjid main 26th street… https://t.co/Ly4sK6XVGT — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 17, 2023

Earlier, the renowned Pakistani cricketer had posted a message expressing his intent to return to be with his sister, saying, "I am travelling back to see you soon, my love. Please stay strong. My sister is currently in a battle for her life, and I kindly request you to pray for her health. It would mean a lot. May Allah grant her a swift recovery and a long, healthy life. Ya Rabb."

I am travelling back to see you soon my love stay strong

My sister is fighting for her life right now, I request you to make Duas for her health, will mean a lot. May Allah give her speedy recovery and a long healthy life Ya Rabb pic.twitter.com/CqvqNLCIEF — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 16, 2023

- With inputs from agencies

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