Aaqib Javed, a former Test cricketer, has stated that he believes Shaheen Shah Afridi to captain Pakistan in T20 International matches.
Speaking to a local cricket website, Javed praised Shaheen and said that the 23-year-old speedster had so far in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) accomplished what no skipper had.
Under Shaheen’s captaincy, Lahore Qalandars won two straight PSL championships. “He won consecutive PSL championships. Javed praised the way he leads the team and his productive working style.
“Regardless of the format, even if you include Shadab, I don’t see any variations or adjustments, especially aggressive alterations. Or there won’t be any noticeable culture shift if you hire Rizwan. Shaheen Shah Afridi is the player who can improve Pakistan cricket and steer it in the correct path, he said.
Shaheen became the first captain to win two PSL championships and the first one to successfully defend his crown. To win the coveted PSL title, Shaheen-led Lahore defeated Multan Sultans on both occasions.
“Babar ought to continue leading the team in test and one-day forms. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in mind, Shaheen should serve as the captain of the national team throughout T20I matches. Shaheen plays brave cricket and has a great attitude, according to Javed.
In the first four seasons, Lahore failed to establish winning strategies while being coached by Javed. They played in the fifth-season final and won two straight championships in 2022 and 2023, so they were on the right road.
For his team’s performance throughout the first four seasons, the coach received harsh criticism. The Lahore players’ development program, nevertheless, helped them as they acclimated to the competition.
