In another major leadership change, Pakistan have appointed Shaheen Afridi as their new ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan ahead of the home series against South Africa starting on November 4 in Faisalabad.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the decision on Monday after a key meeting in Islamabad involving head coach Mike Hesson, director of High Performance Aqib Javed, and members of the selection committee.
The 25-year-old left-arm pacer is already one of Pakistan’s biggest match-winners across all formats, with 249 wickets in limited-overs cricket and 120 in Tests.
This marks Shaheen’s return as captain after being removed from the T20 leadership role earlier this year. The PCB’s latest move suggests a long-term plan aimed at getting him ready for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
“Shaheen’s appointment for the upcoming series was finalized today after detailed discussions in Islamabad,” the PCB said in a brief release.
The decision comes after Rizwan’s mixed spell as ODI captain, where he led Pakistan in 20 matches, winning nine and losing 11. Pakistan will host South Africa for three ODIs at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad from November 4 to 8.
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