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Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan captain dead? Video goes viral, what's the truth

Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan captain dead? Video goes viral, what's the truth

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In this collection of pictures we shall know the truth behind Pakistan former captain Shahid Afridi as video goes viral over his death. Let's dive in.
Pakistan's legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi has passed away. Actually, a video that has surfaced on social media has shaken the cricket world. It is being claimed that former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has passed away. Afridi was in the news till a few days ago due to his anti-India statements.
In a viral video, it is being told that former Pakistan team captain Shahid Afridi has passed away. He was buried in Karachi, while many officials including the chairman of Vision Group also claimed to have expressed condolences.

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