A heartwarming video from PSL 2026 recently went viral, capturing Babar Azam playing cricket with Aliyar Afridi, the son of Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and grandson of legend Shahid Afridi. The interaction took place during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, where players often spend time with their families on the sidelines of the high-stakes tournament. Babar Azam was seen playfully bowling to young Aliyar Afridi, who was holding a bat and trying to "outsmart" the star batter.

Shaheen’s wife, Ansha Afridi (daughter of Shahid Afridi), and her sisters have been frequently spotted in the stands during the 2026 season, cheering on the teams. While Shahid Afridi himself has five daughters and no sons, he is now a doting grandfather to Aliyar (born August 2024), whom he has called a "blessing." The bond between Babar and Shaheen’s family has been a major talking point, as the two stars often share "icons of cricket" moments despite their professional rivalry on the field.

Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi’s PSL 2026 milestones

Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have reached historic landmarks during the PSL 2026 (Season 11) season, solidifying their status as the league's premier batter and bowler respectively. In April 2026, Babar Azam became the first player in PSL history to cross the 4,000-run milestone. He smashed the fastest half century against Quetta Gladiators on April 16, 2026. Azam is the first batter in T20 history to face 50+ balls in an innings with only one dot ball. Babar Azam currently stands at 4,193 runs in 107 matches with 38 fifty-plus scores.

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Shaheen Afridi has officially surpassed Hasan Ali to become the highest wicket-taker in PSL history during the 2026 season. Afridi picked up his 135th wicket in just 92 matches, overtaking Hasan Ali’s tally of 135 in 97 games. He became the first bowler to record 50 "bowled" wickets in the PSL. He holds the record for the most wickets in the first over of an innings (22 wickets), frequently striking in his opening burst.