Naseem Shah’s epic performance during the second One-Day International (ODI) between Pakistan and Afghanistan drove fans into a frenzy, as celebrations erupted across the nation.

For the young cricketer, however, the performance was bittersweet. He dedicated his victory to his mother, who passed away in 2019, just one day before the young cricketer appeared for his first Test match in Australia, when he was 16.

In a clip going viral on the internet, the cricket star could be heard saying:

“All I will say is that I wish my mother was alive today and she could see this.”

Stay Strong Champion.

Naseem Shah's mother must have been very happy with him.pic.twitter.com/rHjWk7aiJ3

— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) August 25, 2023

The Pakistani pacer previously revealed to Samaa that he went under severe grief after his mother passed away and had to take medication, adding that it is difficult to talk about his mother’s memories.

READ MORE: Naseem Shah reveals he was on medication for a year after mother’s death

Fans of the cricket star expressed their support for Naseem, telling him that his mother would have definitely been proud to see how far her son has gone.

What a beautiful young boy. May you soar high and achieve all that you always wanted to. I’m sure your mum must be looking at you right now. https://t.co/6C0az7sJoX

— IB (@Imran_Bukharey) August 25, 2023

whole pakistan is proud of you best boy🫶🏻🥺 https://t.co/j7JzvL7Ohp

— rameen🍉 (@syedatirmizi15) August 25, 2023

Emotions 😭⭐ https://t.co/Aa0aaVe9WO

— 𝙄𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙢𝙖 (@cheema_19) August 25, 2023

This is so heartbreaking 💔

— Azlann🇵🇸 (@Pioneering_56) August 25, 2023

She's must be proud on you nasemaaa and the way waseem hug 🫂 this bonding something special ❣️

— Waniya (@WaniyaAhmed7) August 25, 2023