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Two weeks after his announcement, Afridi was included in Pakistan's squad to face Sri Lanka in three ODIs and a T20I.

In November 2011, Afridi became the only cricketer to score a half-century and take five wickets on two separate occasions in ODIs.

Afridi achieved this feat in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka which helped Pakistan to secure the one-day series.

He also became the first person to score 50 in his 50th T20 International ( he is the only one to have played 50 T20Is as of 09th July, 2012 ).

Afridi holds the most Player of the Match awards with 7, one above Sanath Jayasuriya and Kevin Pietersen who are both tied in 2nd place with 6..