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Shahid Afridi reacts to Babar’s reappointment as white-ball skipper
In the wake of Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to re-appoint Babar Azam as white-ball skipper, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has expressed his surprise over the decision. Babar Azam has been handed back the reins of Pakistan's T20I and ODI teams as he is all set to lead the team at the upcoming T20I World Cup in June.
Babar Azam gave up the captaincy across all formats following Pakistan’s dismal performance at the ODI World Cup last year. Following Babar’s decision, PCB had appointed Shaheen Afridi as T20I skipper.
During his stint as captain, Shaheen Afridi led the team in a solitary assignment in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand where they lost it 1-4. Recently, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi too had refused to back Shaheen as T20I skipper. Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi said Mohammad Rizwan would have been a great choice, however he congratulated Babar Azam.
"I am surprised by the decision by very experienced cricketers in the selection committee. I still believe that if change was necessary than Rizwan was the best choice! But since now the decision has been made I offer my full support and best wishes to team Pakistan and Babar Azam," Afridi posted on X.
Babar Azam’s first task as captain would be the five-match T20I series against New Zealand which will be giving them the platform to fine-tune their T20I World Cup preparations. The series will begin from 18th April.
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