Defending champions Lahore Qalandars brought joy to a young fan battling cancer by fulfilling his long-held dream of meeting his favorite cricketer, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The child, identified as Farzan from Qila Didar Singh in Gujranwala, has been fighting a tumor for the past four years. In an emotional video message shared earlier, he expressed his admiration for the team and his wish to meet Afridi.
“My name is Farzan, and I am a huge fan of Lahore Qalandars. My greatest wish is to meet Shaheen Shah Afridi. Does he have time for me?” he said in the video, which quickly gained attention on social media.
After seeing the message, the Qalandars’ management responded by inviting Farzan to the stadium in Lahore as a special guest. He attended the match and met Afridi, spending memorable time with the team.
Afridi presented Farzan with a signed shirt and cap, making the moment even more special. The franchise described him as a “special Qalandar” and praised his courage.
“A very special Qalandar is in the house to support us today. Farzan, who has been fighting cancer for four years, wanted to meet his hero Shaheen. Today, he got his wish fulfilled,” the team said in a post.
A very special Qalandar is in the house to support us today 💚
Farzan, who has been fighting cancer for four years, wanted to meet his hero Shaheen. Today, he got his wish fulfilled🌟🫂 pic.twitter.com/91sOb8NIaI
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) April 21, 2026
Farzan and his father thanked the team management for the gesture and also shared best wishes for the franchise owners, Atif Rana and Sameen Rana.
The story also drew attention from former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who had earlier urged fans on social media to help locate the young supporter.
The moment highlighted the human side of the franchise, showing how sport can bring hope and happiness beyond the field.
