Shahid Afridi received recognition from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his incredible World Cup 2011 performance. He recorded the most wickets by a Pakistani bowler in a single World Cup with 21 during the competition.
A outstanding performer at the 2011 World Cup, Shahid Afridi proved essential to Pakistan’s run to the semifinals. He appeared in eight games, taking 21 wickets with a strike rate of 21.28 and an average of 12.85. Against the West Indies, he had his greatest bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for just 16 runs.
Given that Afridi had multiple injuries, his performance was all the more remarkable. Prior to the competition, he needed surgery for a knee injury, and during the World Cup group stage, he hurt his shoulder. Despite these difficulties, he gave his squad excellent performances.
