- Reuters
- 10 Hours ago
Pakistani cricket sensation Abdullah Shafique reveals another talent
- Web Desk
- Oct 12, 2023
Abdullah Shafique, the rising star of Pakistani cricket, is making waves not just on the cricket field but also in the world of music. In a delightful discovery on social media, an old clip of Shafique playing the guitar and singing has gone viral, showcasing his impressive musical abilities.
The talented cricketer, who recently made headlines with a heroic century on his World Cup debut against Sri Lanka, is proving to be a man of many talents. The viral clip features Shafique casually strumming a guitar and delivering a soulful rendition of Mustafa Zahid’s iconic track, “Tera Mera Rishta.”
Youngster who scored hundred on first class and T20 debut, Abdullah Shafiq singing finest composition of @Mustafology, Tera Mera Rishta. How do tou rate his performance.
VC: @imabd28#Cricket #Pakistan #AbdullahShafiq #NationalT20Cup #HarHaalMainCricket #Roxen #MustafaZahid pic.twitter.com/IvtbYXiz82
— Khel Shel (@khelshel) October 3, 2020
Kicking the excitement up a notch, the original voice behind the song, Mustafa Zahid, also quoted the video saying, “For such an innings and such a player, I can sacrifice an entire album let alone a single song”.
Aisi innings aur Aisay player par Aik song kia pori album qurban !!! @imabd28 https://t.co/fcaQNUPp1M
— Mustafa Zahid (@Mustafology) October 10, 2023
In the original video, Shafique demonstrates his guitar skills along with his vocal prowess, alluding to his diverse talents beyond the cricket pitch.
Fans and social media users were taken by delight by this revelation and by the singer’s comments, and did not hold back their admiration for the cricketer’s hidden musical abilities.
Shafique’s outstanding cricket performance against Sri Lanka has already catapulted him to stardom, with this newfound musical talent only adding to his popularity.