According to recent reports, Shaheen Shah Afridi is likely to take over the captaincy of the Pakistani cricket team in the upcoming T20i series against Afghanistan. This decision comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to rest several key players, including current captain Babar Azam and wicket-keeper batsman Muhammad Rizwan.
Can Shaheen Shah Afridi be a successful captain?
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a talented left-arm fast bowler who has been a regular feature in the Pakistani cricket team for a few years now. He has performed well in both domestic and international cricket and is currently leading his team Lahore Qalandars in the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
If he is indeed given the captaincy for the upcoming series, it will be a great opportunity for him to showcase his leadership skills and prove himself as a potential long-term captaincy candidate for the Pakistani cricket team.
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While Babar Azam’s absence will undoubtedly be felt, the Pakistani team will be hoping that the rest of their squad can step up and deliver some strong performances against Afghanistan. It will be interesting to see how Shaheen Shah Afridi handles the responsibility of leading his team in what is sure to be a highly competitive series.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan T20i series will begin on March 24th, 26th, and 27th at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
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