The magical moment every parent waits for finally arrived for Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife Insha Afridi. Their son Alyaar took his very first steps, and the touching video has now gone viral across social media.
A Family Moment to Remember
In the adorable video posted by Shaheen on Instagram, the family is seen enjoying a peaceful day surrounded by lush green fields and scenic hills. Alongside Shaheen and Insha, the video also features cricket legend Shahid Afridi, who is Alyaar’s grandfather, and Insha’s younger sisters.
In the clip, Shaheen gently positions Alyaar in front of Shahid Afridi. The little one then takes a few unsteady yet bold steps towards his grandfather, eventually falling gently on the grass. In a second heartwarming scene, both Shaheen and Shahid sit in front of Alyaar again. Insha prompts him to walk, and instead of heading toward dad, the little boy adorably chooses to walk to his grandfather once again.
Shaheen picks up his son with pride and joy, while the rest of the family laughs and celebrates the moment.
Shaheen captioned the Instagram post with:
“He walked… and I melted. His first steps — a proud parent moment.”
The background music, “Akele Hum Akele Tum”, added even more emotional depth to the short clip.
Fans instantly flooded the comments with love, calling it one of the most genuine and touching family moments seen online.
The Afridi Legacy: From Cricket Fields to Family Fields
Shaheen Shah Afridi married Insha Afridi, the daughter of former Pakistani cricket captain Shahid Afridi, in a private nikah ceremony in February 2023. The bride was formally sent off to Shaheen’s home in September 2023 in a royal-style wedding.
In just under a year, the couple shared the joyous news of their son Alyaar’s birth. The announcement made Shahid Afridi one of the youngest grandfathers in cricket history—an honor
fans were quick to celebrate.
