Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi’s son share delightful post-match moment

In a playful mood, Aliaar Afridi attempted to imitate his father’s bowling action and delivered a ball towards Babar Azam

LAHORE: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-April 27^th, 2026) A heartwarming and playful interaction between Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Afridi’s young son, Aliaar Afridi, has captured widespread attention on social media after a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match.

The moment of affection and love took place shortly after the conclusion of a high-intensity PSL fixture in which both players represented opposing sides.

Shaheen Afridi’s family was present in the stadium to support him, and his young son, Aliaar, was seen cheering for his father from the stands.

After the match ended, Babar Azam spent a few moments on the field where he was joined by the young fan. What followed was an impromptu and cheerful interaction that quickly became the highlight of the evening for spectators.

In a playful mood, Aliaar Afridi attempted to imitate his father’s bowling action and delivered a ball towards Babar Azam.

The batter responded in a light-hearted manner, pretending to be adjudged “out LBW” after the delivery. His humorous reaction sparked laughter among those present and created a relaxed and joyful atmosphere on the ground.

The short clip of this exchange was recorded by spectators and soon surfaced on social media platforms, where it spread rapidly. Fans from across the cricketing community shared the video, appreciating the friendly and family-oriented moment between the players and the young child.

Many users praised the gesture, pointing out that such interactions highlight the softer, human side of professional cricket beyond competition and rivalry. Others described it as one of the most wholesome moments seen during the PSL season so far.

The video continues to circulate widely online, with supporters celebrating the sportsmanship and warmth displayed in the post-match encounter, which has added a memorable off-field highlight to the tournament.