Shaheen Shah Afridi makes history with Manchester United kit launch
- Shaheen Shah Afridi unveiled new Manchester United kit.
- He became first Muslim, Asian, and Pakistani to do so.
- Shaheen visited Old Trafford for the launch event.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Pakistan’s cricket star Shaheen Shah Afridi has made history by becoming the first Muslim, Asian, and Pakistani athlete to officially unveil the new Manchester United football kit.
The fast bowler visited Old Trafford, the legendary home of Manchester United, for this special event, highlighting a significant partnership between the cricket icon and one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs.
A source within Manchester United shared with Geo News the club’s enthusiasm about the collaboration with Shaheen. “This collaboration is particularly meaningful,” the source stated.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi was invited by the Old Trafford administration to launch the official kit, recognising his athletic achievements and inspiring more young people to engage in sports. We anticipate further collaborations with Shaheen in the future.”
Video footage from the event shows Shaheen proudly wearing the official Manchester United kit at the historic stadium, symbolising a connection between the worlds of cricket and football.
Earlier this year, Shaheen had a chance meeting with Manchester United’s owner, Avram Glazer, in Dubai while competing in the UAE’s ILT20 league for the Desert Vipers.
During their brief conversation, Glazer extended an invitation to Shaheen to visit Old Trafford and presented him with a Manchester United jersey — a gesture that paved the way for the recent collaboration.
Shaheen made a special trip from Pakistan to participate in the kit launch, highlighting the importance of this partnership in his career.
