Shahid Afridi poses for a photograph with his daughters.

Former Pakistan cricket star Shahid Afridi shared a photograph with the newest member of the family on Friday.

Afridi was blessed with a baby girl, the fifth daughter for the veteran cricketer.

Afridi said, “The Almighty’s infinite blessings & mercy are upon me... already having been granted 4 wonderful daughters I have now been blessed with a 5th, Alhamdulillah. Sharing this good news with my well-wishers.”

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Ever since Afridi shared the news on social media, congratulatory messages poured in.

Gul Muhammad said, “You are very fortunate Masha Allah, Daughters are the key to paradise, But I pray to God that this time you will have a boy Ameen…”

A screen grab of Shahid Afridi’s video message on EID.

Maaz Ismai said, “Daughters are indeed the blessings, you are lucky to have 5 daughters. Congratulations lala😍🙌”

Azhar Ali Chandio said, “Daughter is the blessing of Allah you r very bold...courageous and humble may Allah keep u and your family under his mercy.”

Md Iqbal Hossain said, “Alhamdulillah! This is the good sign of fortunate guy. If you guide them in a proper way & take them with good husbands, you will be granted for Janna... InshaAllah.”