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10 times Shahid Afridi's style was more fabulous than his run rate

10 times Shahid Afridi's style was more fabulous than his run rate

Annnnnnnd it's a sixer... when it comes to the cricketer's style, of course
29 Aug, 2016

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman? No. It's Afridi's style whizzing through the air, on its way to being a sixer.

Shahid Afridi's cricket may not always be a crowd-pleaser, but his style has nothing less than 'I'm fabulous', written all over it. Taking one look at the former captain's Instagram proves that Afridi is still boom-booming his way through style trends stupendously.

Here are 10 times Shahid Afridi's style made us do a double take:

1) When his t-shirt was more inspirational than Oprah

Pumping some iron and preaching. - Instagram
Pumping some iron and preaching. - Instagram

If you're preaching, you might as well do it in style. Afridi gave his muscles some iron to pump while telling us to 'Stop Wars'. We see the Star Wars inspired font, Afridi. We see it.

2) When his shalwar kameez confused people into thinking it's Eid

I got 99 problems but rocking a shalwar kameez ain't one. - Instagram
I got 99 problems but rocking a shalwar kameez ain't one. - Instagram

He can rock shalwar kameez like it's Eid on a regular day, even if he has to sport it with a jacket. Watch out IK, you've got tough competition.

3) When he proved how versatile denim truly is

That's a denim kameez, oh yeah. - Instagram
That's a denim kameez, oh yeah. - Instagram

Denim only for western attire? Pfft. Shahid Afridi's out to prove you wrong with his dark denim kameez. Notice the faded pockets. Yeah, he went the whole nine yards.

4) When he kept it simple in a classic white shirt

A quick run to the grocery store in a white button and jeans. - Instagram
A quick run to the grocery store in a white button and jeans. - Instagram

You've got to hand it to the cricketer, he sure knows how to bang it in. He looks good without even trying. He's got this simple, casual, white button down-jeans look to the tee.

5) When he topped off a tee with a tux

Tee, tuxedo coat and denim, that's how you weave three into one. - Instagram
Tee, tuxedo coat and denim, that's how you weave three into one. - Instagram

Mind you, the only thing basic about Afridi's look here is his t-shirt.

While you would've never paired a tuxedo coat with a tee and jeans, Afridi hit it right out of the park.

6) When he worked, worked, worked that monotone

I'm blue da ba de ba de die - Instagram
I'm blue da ba de ba de die - Instagram

On-field or off, this batsman sure knows how to swing it. This time he went monotone and worked it. Riri would be proud.

And that pose!

7) When he boldly accessorised his shalwar kameez with a scarf

Tilted angle to make it look more edgy. - Instagram
Tilted angle to make it look more edgy. - Instagram

Just when you thought you couldn't add more to a shalwar kameez than a suede zip-up jacket, along comes Afridi with another addition: a scarf knotted like a cravat.

We're still not sure about this match and the combination of all these trends altogether, but Afridi's owning it, especially with that tilted camera angle.

8) When he 'posed' for a candid shot (while wearing shades indoors)

Ahmed Shehzad clearly didn't get the memo. - Instagram
Ahmed Shehzad clearly didn't get the memo. - Instagram

Selfie bud Ahmed Shehzad has had more practice in front of the camera but it's Afridi who knows the real deal. He can strike a candid pose AND make it look good.

Could've almost been a snick, but he managed to save it.

9) When he showed us how to work branded belts

Afridi's belt has got game. Lots of it. - Instagram
Afridi's belt has got game. Lots of it. - Instagram

That's an Hermès alright. But we love how cool and collected he looks, like 'Yeah, aite, it's an Hermès, so?' He doesn't overdo it, unlike some people we know... (you know who you are).

10) When his watch had more game than Saeed Ajmal's 'doosra'

Don Corleone in the making? - Instagram
Don Corleone in the making? - Instagram

Those cufflinks, that watch, the oxblood suede blazer; Afridi's a straight up baller here and you know!

He could easily show our team how to better their style game.

Keepin' it classy, always. - Instagram
Keepin' it classy, always. - Instagram

Comments

R.Saeed Aug 29, 2016 05:41pm
Love Shahid Afridi. No excitement in cricket whatsoever without him.
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Rabia Aug 30, 2016 12:58am
I miss my Lala! :( Bring him back!
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Journal_Pasha Aug 30, 2016 02:14am
@R.Saeed Yeah, the team is performing better
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Roussou Aug 30, 2016 03:17am
I'm sorry, no one misses him in cricket. He can keep scoring in style industry.
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ron Aug 30, 2016 07:05am
To be honest he doesn't have class and not cool. Don't bash me for this opinion. To me he has less of style and sex appeal. He may be fair skinned but not good looking.
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Irfan Aug 30, 2016 10:23am
This is where he should be. So kindly do us all a favor and keep smiling. We love you specially when you are not playing cricket.
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Khan of KPK Aug 30, 2016 10:42am
Impressive LaLa
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Jawad Ahmed Aug 30, 2016 12:12pm
@Roussou Absolutely Well Said!
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Jawad Ahmed Aug 30, 2016 12:14pm
@ron I highly second your opinion!
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Que Sep 03, 2016 02:59pm
Afridi is still better than lot of the current players in the team!!!
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