Pakistan Cricket has been within the information in current instances for ousting Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan’s captain in T20Is. The quick bowler led his nation within the shortest format in just one sequence and received just one out of 5 matches earlier than being changed by Babar Azam once more who had stepped down after ODI World Cup final 12 months. Reportedly, Shaheen wasn’t happy with the choice however Wahab Riaz who’s a part of the choice committee has cleared the primary reason for a similar.
He has said that the administration needs Shaheen to play with freedom and his workload administration is without doubt one of the predominant causes behind removing as captain. Shaheen is an all-format bowler for Pakistan and is liable to accidents. “Shaheen Afridi was removed as captain because of workload management, and we wanted him to play with freedom without any captaincy pressure. Even Babar Azam can sit out as part of rotation policy. We have still not decided about the vice-captain for T20 team,” Wahab stated within the press convention.
Pakistan additionally introduced the squad for the upcoming five-match T20I sequence towards New Zealand ranging from April 18. Interestingly, the selectors have not named any vice-captain and have handed maiden call-ups to Usman Khan and Muhammad Irfan Khan. The former was enjoying for the UAE however lately switched sides to Pakistan after which the Emirates Cricket Board banned him for 5 years.
“Being chosen to represent one’s country is the ultimate dream and goal for any athlete. Today, I am absolutely thrilled and filled with joy as the selectors have granted me the opportunity to be part of the upcoming series against New Zealand. This selection validates the relentless effort and dedication I have poured into my craft, and I am fully committed to upholding the high standards I have set for myself,” Usman stated of his choice.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim are again within the squad as properly having reversed their retirements to play for the nation within the upcoming T20 World Cup. Amir shall be making his worldwide comeback after a protracted hole of 4 years having final performed in 2020. With Amir, Shaheen and Naseem a part of the bowling assault and Haris Rauf to hitch after gaining full health, Pakistan’s bowling assault would be the one to be careful for within the World Cup.
Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is:Â Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohmmad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan
