Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has been honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, which is the country’s fourth-highest civilian honor.
The all-rounder was bestowed the honour on Wednesday, May 13, by the President Asif Ali Zardari.
The 46-year-old was awarded the medal for his contributions to cricket over his two decade long career.
The former Pakistani captain expressed his gratitude by sharing a message on his social media account.
Sharing a picture with his wife and daughter while wearing the medal, Afridi said it was an honour to receive the title from the President of the country.
He added that it was not only an honour for him but the entire nation.
The retired cricketer wrote “This award is also in the name of those martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the homeland.”
The former player, who is also known as Boom Boom, debuted for Pakistani in 1996 in an ODI match against Kenya.
He went on to play until 2018 and was also on the winning squad that lifted the 2009 WT20 world cup in Lord’s, England.
