Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shahidi Afridi announced the news of his sister's demise on Tuesday. Afridi took to social media to reveal that his sister was battling for her life in a hospital. Her health condition even prompted the retired cricketer to change his travel plans. While Afridi returned to see his ailing sister, she sadly passed away. On social media, Afridi also announced where and when his sister's funeral would take place.
Afridi wrote on “X”, "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 Khayaban e Ghalib DHA.”
Earlier, the Pakistan cricket great had posted, "I am travelling back to see you soon, my love. Stay strong. My sister is fighting for her life right now. I request that you make Duas for her health, which will mean a lot. May Allah give her speedy recovery and a long, healthy life, Ya Rabb."