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Shaheen Afridi To Lose PAK T20I Captaincy Following Disastrous PSL Season: Reports

Shaheen Afridi in PSL [X.com]Shaheen Afridi in PSL [X.com]

Amid Lahore Qalandars' Struggles in PSL 2024, Doubts Arise Over Shaheen Shah Afridi's Captaincy and T20 Leadership for Pakistan.

With the team languishing at the bottom of the points table, Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi faces mounting suggestions for a change in captaincy.

At 23, some argue that Shaheen lacks the maturity required for such a pivotal role despite leading Lahore Qalandars to victory in the past two PSL seasons. However, others caution against a hasty decision so close to the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, fearing it could adversely affect team morale.

If Shaheen is indeed relieved of his captaincy duties, the spotlight falls on potential replacements. Wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan emerges as a strong contender, with his impressive performances for Multan Sultans in PSL 2024 bolstering his credentials.

Former captain Babar Azam also looms as a viable option, particularly given his leadership experience and current success with Peshawar Zalmi, who currently tops the PSL 2024 points table.

Notably, Shaheen took over the T20I captaincy from Babar Azam in November last year, but the national team's performance under his leadership has been mixed, with four losses in five matches.

As discussions unfold behind closed doors, former all-rounder Wasim Akram advocates for a thoughtful selection process, emphasising the need for stability and continuity in Pakistan cricket leadership.

Meanwhile, attention turns to coaching staff decisions, with Shane Watson's reluctance to commit due to family considerations, and discussions with Mike Hesson yet to yield a positive outcome.

With the T20 World Cup 2024 looming large on the horizon, the PCB faces a crucial decision. It is worth noticing who will lead the Men in Green in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Notably, Qalandars won back-to-back PSL championships in 2022 and 2023, with Shaheen as their captain. The T20 World Cup 2024 commences on June 1, with Pakistan facing India on June 9 in a highly anticipated match at Eisenhower Park in New York.

England, having won the T20 World Cup 2022, entered as defending champions, having defeated Pakistan in the final.