Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has revealed that the choice on the way forward for pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy might be taken after their nationwide coaching camp in Kakul. Shaheen had changed Babar Azam as Pakistan’s T20I captain after their dismal exhibiting within the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. In the meantime, PCB restored fast-bowler Haris Rauf’s central contract after receiving a written request from him. Rauf had opted out of Pakistan’s Take a look at collection towards Australia and performed within the Large Bash League. PCB took motion and determined to not give him NOCs for overseas leagues till June this 12 months.
Talking at a press-conference, Naqvi stated the choice committee would take a name on Shaheen’s future as Pakistan’s captain after their coaching camp. Since taking over as Pakistan’s skipper, he misplaced the five-match T20I collection towards New Zealand 1-4 and completed final with Lahore Qulandars within the 2024 season of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL).
“The choice committee and board is engaged on two or three issues and the selectors will take a choice on the captaincy after the coaching camp in Kakul. The choice committee has to do some brainstorming and sit collectively and resolve on the captain,” stated Naqvi.
HARIS RAUF’S PCB CONTRACT RESTORED
Rauf, who has been on the sidelines since selecting up a shoulder damage whereas taking part in for Lahore Qalanders in PSL 2024, has been granted a central contract by the PCB. Talking to the press, Naqvi confirmed that the board has determined to revive Rauf’s contract after receiving a written request from the pacer.
“After receiving his written reply the board has determined to revive his central contract. So we’ve determined to revive his central contract. We’re additionally apprehensive about Haris Rauf’s health as a result of he was injured throughout the PSL and we have to take correct care of him,” stated Naqvi.
Previous to being injured within the PSL, Rauf had picked two wickets in 4 matches within the competitors at an economic system of 9.42. Within the match towards Karachi Kings, Rauf picked one wicket whereas giving freely 22 runs in his 4 overs.
