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Qasim Afridi (Pashto: قاسم افریدی; born 19 August 2000) is a Pakistani Under-19 cricketer. A right-arm fast bowler, he gained instant recognition during his debut against Lahore in a domestic tournament held by Pakistan Cricket Board held in Lahore,Pakistan.

He was subsequently picked for the National Under-19 side in the T20 series against Sri Lanka. Afridi has played more than 34 ODI matches for Pakistan Cricket Board. But Unfortunately this young speedster had been dropped from the National Under-19 side due to his car accident on 14 August.

Early and personal life
Afridi was born and raised in Pakistan's Darra Adam Khel, Frontier Region Kohat. He played tennis-ball cricket from a young age and bowled at a lively pace, something he says he owes to the muscle strength he built up from throwing stones and swimming in rivers and streams present in the mountainous environment. Realising his potential and for studying, he moved to Lahore to play professional cricket.

Domestic career
After playing some minor cricket in Lahore, Afridi entered a contest called LG SUPER SPEED STAR held by former Pakistan's Captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram and attained 2nd position, his speed of 84 mph was also enough for the legend to know about his potential at the age of 17.

He was sent to NCA to get fully groomed. Afridi made himself clear for the National Under-19 test and clears it for the Tour of Srilanka.