Shahid Afridi is a renowned former Pakistani cricketer who was immensely popular among cricket fans and once enjoyed a massive fan following across the globe. The former captain is now known for his charity work, controversial statements, and viral social media videos. Shahid Afridi is originally from Karachi but has now shifted to Islamabad with his family. The cricketer is known for his charity work, political interests, and controversial statements.
Shahid Afridi recently lost his pet dog, Max, who, according to him, was like a member of the family and had been sick for quite a few days.
Shahid Afridi shared a message on X along with a video featuring his pet Max. He wrote, “Max was raised like family and survived severe illness at 30 days old. Our puppy Max is missing. If found, please keep him safe and help bring him home. Every share helps!” Read the X post here:
Max was raised like family and survived severe illness at 30 days old. Our puppy Max is missing. If found, please keep him safe and help bring him home. Every share helps!
📞 +92 333 8198181 pic.twitter.com/xDCbiNT8Gk
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 15, 2026
The news was also shared by ARY News. Shahid Afridi has also provided his contact number and urged fans to share the post to help locate Max. Watch the video below.
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Social media users are bashing the news channel over its priorities, accusing it of ignoring reports about missing people while giving significant coverage to the missing pets of wealthy and influential individuals. One user wrote, “Shame on TV channels for this reporting. Curse on them for giving preference to animals over the cruelty faced by humans.” Another questioned the trend, writing, “Is this some new trend? First Wasim Akram and now him?” Many others have also posted harsh and degrading remarks about Shahid Afridi. One user taunted him, writing, “After five daughters, the goddess of fate was kind to Shahid Afridi and blessed him with Max. Just imagine what the mother, father and sisters must be going through, whose only Max has been lost.” Read the comments here.
Later a video of the dog’s recovery was also shared:
