Shahid Afridi wants Pakistan to have one captain for all formats

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to have one skipper across formats in order to avoid infighting and lack of clarity on chain of command. After Babar Azam, stepped down from captaincy in all formats, PCB made Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shan Masood as the T20 and Test skipper respectively.

“The PCB must have one captain for all formats and there is no need to have a vice-captain. This will give a clear message to all players who is in charge,” Afridi told reporters.

Afridi also came out in support of Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez and added that management staff must get at least three-year contracts.

“If you think Muhammad Hafeez is good then don’t just judge him on one series give him proper time and the same should apply to the captain as well he should be there for three years.”

on the T20 World Cup 2024, Afridi said that it’s time for Pakistan to stick with the players they have and not make multiple changes.

“The World T20 Cup is going to be a very tough tournament this year with some very strong teams in the hunt for the title. I also don’t think this is the time to make any changes in the format squad,” he said.

“We just need to continue with the same group of players and give them confidence. But yes I would like to see Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub open the batting in T20s.”