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Ahmed Raza and his father Shabbir Ahmed in Russia. (Photo courtesy: Lotus Pakistan)
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Ahmed Raza, 15 is the son of football-maker Shabbir Ahmed, whose family has been hand-stitching footballs for the FIFA World Cup for three generations. (Photo courtesy: Lotus Pakistan)
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Ahmed Raza in Russia. (Photo courtesy: Lotus Pakistan)
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Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is documenting Ahmed Raza’s journey from Sialkot to the FIFA World Cup stadium. (Photo courtesy: Lotus Pakistan)
Updated 22 June 2018
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Pakistani boy to conduct coin toss for FIFA World Cup match

Updated 22 June 2018
Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Ahmed Raza, 15, from Sialkot, Punjab, will conduct the coin toss for the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Costa Rica on Friday, reported Radio Pakistan.
Raza, an ardent fan of Brazil’s football team and its player Neymar Jr., is the son of football-maker Shabbir Ahmed, whose family has been hand-stitching footballs for the FIFA World Cup for three generations.




Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Ahmed Raza and Shabbir Ahmed with Team SOC Films. (Photo courtesy: Lotus Pakistan)

The Pakistani national football team captain will join Raza on his journey to Moscow for the tournament. 
Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is documenting Raza’s journey from Sialkot to the FIFA World Cup stadium.

Topics: Pakistan 2018 FIFA World Cup Ahmed Raza football soccer Brazil Costa Rica

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  • Afridi will return home for rehabilitation ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup starting in February
  • Afridi, on debut in Australian T20 league, took two wickets in four appearances for Brisbane Heat
Updated 30 December 2025
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Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked up a knee injury ​in Australia’s Big Bash League and will return home for rehabilitation ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup starting in February, his team Brisbane Heat said ‌on Tuesday.

Afridi, ‌25, suffered a ‌knee ⁠cartilage ​injury ‌fielding during Saturday’s win over Adelaide Strikers, Heat said in a statement.

“After consulting with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical staff during the past ⁠24 hours, it was agreed that ‌Afridi would ... return ‍home for ‍further treatment,” it added.

Afridi, making ‍his debut in the Australian franchise-based T20 league, took two wickets in four appearances for ​Heat.

“The BBL was everything I had heard it would ⁠be – lots of good, skillful cricket. I have enjoyed the challenge,” Afridi said in a statement shared by the team.

Pakistan will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on February 7 with a group stage game against ‌Netherlands in Colombo.

Topics: Shaheen Shah Afridi Big Bash League

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