What! Shahid Afridi doesn't know what Lbw is? The video is going viral

Shahid Afridi’s Viral Video: “What! He Doesn’t Know What LBW Means?”

You won’t believe your eyes when you see this video! Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan Cricket Captain and famous All-Rounder, who played international cricket for almost two decades, is now trending on the internet — but not for his batting or bowling.

In a recently resurfaced video, Afridi appears to say that he doesn’t know what “LBW” means! Yes, you heard it right — the same Afridi who has faced thousands of balls on the pitch, seems confused about one of cricket’s most basic terms — Leg Before Wicket (LBW).

It all happened when Afridi appeared on a TV show. During the interview, the host mentioned the term “Leg Before Wicket.” To everyone’s surprise, Afridi looked confused and said he was hearing it for the first time. The audience and cricket fans couldn’t believe their ears!

Soon after, the clip was shared on social media — watch the video here.

Whether Afridi was joking or serious, one thing is sure — the video has once again made him the center of internet attention!

Shahid Afridi LBW Video Goes Viral

FAQs

Q1. What is the viral Shahid Afridi LBW video about?

Ans. In the viral video, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi says he doesn’t know what “LBW” means. This shocked fans because LBW (Leg Before Wicket) is one of the basic cricket terms.

Q2. When and where did Shahid Afridi say this?

Ans. Afridi made the comment during a TV interview. The video clip from that show recently went viral again on social media platforms like Twitter (now X).

Q3. What does LBW mean in cricket?

Ans. LBW stands for Leg Before Wicket. It happens when the ball hits the batsman’s leg (in line with the stumps) before hitting the bat, and the umpire thinks it would have hit the stumps.

Q4. How did fans react to the video?

Ans. Fans were shocked and started trolling Afridi online. Many made funny memes and comments, saying they couldn’t believe a top cricketer didn’t know about LBW.

Q5. Is the video recent?

Ans. No, reports say the video is from around 2017, but it has resurfaced again and gone viral in 2025.

Q6. Did Afridi respond to the trolling?

Ans. As of now, there’s no official response from Shahid Afridi about this viral video. It’s still unclear if he was joking or really didn’t know the term.