Shahid Afridi Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Shoaib Akhtar, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz and Others From Pakistan Cricket Fraternity React

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi tested positive for coronavirus. The former Pakistan all-rounder took to Twitter and announced that he was feeling unwell from the past few days. Upon being tested, the 40-year-old was found COVID-19 positive. “I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested, and unfortunately, I’m covid positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah,” Afridi tweeted. Afridi is known for his philanthropic work for his non-profit organisation Shahid Afridi Foundation. Shahid Afridi Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Former Pakistan Cricketer Asks for Prayers.

After the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, Afridi was busy with relief work as he travelled to various parts of Pakistan to distribute the food and other materials for the needy people. Meanwhile, after Afridi announced that he has tested positive, fans prayed for his speedy recovery. Apart from fans, Afridi’s former Pakistan teammates and others reacted as well. Shahid Afridi Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus, Twitterati Prays for Ex-Pakistan All-Rounder’s Speedy Recovery.

Shoaib Malik's Heartfelt Message

Shoaib Akhtar Prays for Lala

Imad Wasim Tweets

Wahab Riaz Tweets

Sarfaraz Ahmed Tweets

Umpire Aleem Dar Prays for Lala

Mohammad Yousaf Tweets

Afridi now happens to be the first high-profile cricketer to have tested for positive coronavirus. Earlier, former Pakistan cricketer Taufeeq Umar also tested positive for COVID-19 virus. Coronavirus cases in Pakistan have now reached 132,405 as per latest reports. The death toll in the country has reached 2,551.

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