Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19

Saturday, 13 June 2020 13:28

Shahid Afridi, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has tested positive for COVID-19.

The 40-year-old took to Twitter to confirm the news and sought the blessings of his fans for his recovery.

"I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m COVID-19 positive," he wrote.

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 #COVID19 #pandemic #hopenotout #staysafe #stayhome
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 13, 2020

Afridi had been travelling across several parts of his country to distribute food and other essentials through his foundation, Hope Not Out.

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