Former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan has expressed his disappointment over the recent captaincy changes in the Pakistani cricket team, particularly the removal of Shaheen Shah Afridi from the white-ball captaincy. Khan believes Afridi’s removal was unjustified and that frequent captaincy changes can negatively impact player performance. He advocates for a more stable leadership approach, suggesting a single captain for all formats or the grooming of a young player to eventually take over.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood has refuted rumors of a rift with star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, clarifying that Shaheen’s absence from the second Test against Bangladesh was due to form concerns and not a personal dispute. Masood also addressed a viral video showing Shaheen brushing off his hand, explaining that Shaheen was simply protecting a sore shoulder sustained while batting.
Zaka Ashraf, the former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has refuted claims of any divisions within the national team, specifically those related to the captaincy changes he implemented. Ashraf insists that the unity of the team actually improved after removing Babar Azam as captain and appointing Shaheen Shah Afridi as T20 captain and Shan Masood as Test captain.
Pakistan has decided to field an all-pace attack for the first Test against Bangladesh, dropping specialist spinner Abrar Ahmed from the squad. The decision comes as a surprise, but the team is confident in their fast bowling options, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected requests for No Objection Certificates from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi to participate in the Global T20 League, citing a busy international calendar. The decision was made to manage the workload of the players who are expected to be heavily involved in upcoming international matches.
