The ongoing controversy has also displeased Afridi
Sources told HD Live Sports on Friday. That the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is divided on the reasons for replacing Shaheen Afridi as the T20 captain of the national team.
According to the TV report, the members of the selection committee cited various issues for the change of captain. And did not agree on a single reason regarding the replacement of Shaheen Afridi.
Sources said that the ongoing controversy has also “annoyed” Afridi, adding that captaincy has been at the center of debate between the players. who is currently attending the Army Fitness Camp at Kakul.
Meanwhile, the selection committee has also reportedly approached the T20 captain over the matter.
After Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the 2023 ODI World Cup, Babar Azam resigned from the captaincy of all formats. After which PCB appointed Shaheen as T20 captain and Shaan Masood as Test captain.
However, the poor performance of Lahore Qalandars in the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League. And after a change in the PCB set-up, Babar has emerged as the top choice for the prized slot.
It’s worth noting that Babar Azam has captained Pakistan in five international tournaments so far — the T20 World Cup 2021 and 2022, the Asia Cup 2022 and 2023, and the World Cup 2023 — but the Green Shirts have not had any under his leadership. Does not win ICC or Asia Cup titles. Leadership
A meeting was also held under the chairmanship of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday. In which apart from Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer, Selection Committee members Muhammad Yousuf, Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq, Bilal Afzal and Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla participated. HD Live Sports
The selection committee
The selection committee members in the late night meeting. Presented his recommendations regarding the captaincy of the national cricket team.
T20 World Cup 2024 and possible changes in the leadership of the coaching staff were discussed.
PCB’s aim is to adopt a unique approach by appointing separate coaches for red ball and white ball cricket. And in this regard, an advertisement has also been released on the board’s website.