Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has expressed his surprise and disagreement with the PCB’s decision to reappoint Babar Azam as captain of the white-ball teams. This move comes just months ahead of the crucial ICC T20 World Cup.
Shaheen Afridi short-lived Captaincy
Afridi’s social media post highlights his disapproval of the PCB’s change of heart. His son-in-law, Shaheen Afridi, was recently sacked as T20I captain after leading Pakistan in just a single series, a 4-1 defeat in New Zealand.
Babar Azam returns, but Shahid Afridi favors Mohammad Rizwan
This decision marks a return to Babar Azam’s leadership, who previously stepped down after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup last year. However, Afridi argues that wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan would have been a better choice for the T20I captaincy.
“Surprised” by Selection Committee
Afridi expressed his astonishment at the decision made by the “very experienced cricketers” on the selection committee. He stated his belief that Rizwan possessed the necessary qualities to lead the team in the shortest format.
Full Support for Pakistan Cricket Team
Despite his reservations about the captaincy choice, Shahid Afridi pledged his full support to both the Pakistani team and Babar Azam in his new role. This demonstrates his commitment to the national team’s success, even if he disagrees with the PCB’s strategy.
Questions and Uncertainty
Shahid Afridi’s comments raise questions about the PCB’s leadership decisions and their potential impact on Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign. With the tournament approaching, only time will tell if Babar Azam’s return to captaincy will prove to be the right call.
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