Shahid Afridi Endorses 35-Year-Old Batter for Pakistan's T20I Captaincy, Overlooking Shadab Khan

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Afridi Rejects Shadab for T20I Captaincy, Backs Fakhar Zaman

Shahid Afridi wants 35-year-old batter and not Shadab Khan to become Pakistan's new T20I captain. (Picture Credit: AFP)

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News18•02-03-2026, 19:15

Afridi Rejects Shadab for T20I Captaincy, Backs Fakhar Zaman

•Salman Ali Agha's captaincy in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 faced criticism, leading to Pakistan's failure to qualify for semifinals.
•Shadab Khan was reportedly a frontrunner for the T20I captaincy, but Shahid Afridi opposes this choice.
•Afridi stated he wouldn't even include Shadab in the team based on his recent performance, let alone make him captain.
•He suggested that coach Mike Hesson's past association with Shadab at Islamabad United might be influencing his continued selection.
•Shahid Afridi advocates for 35-year-old left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman as the new T20I captain, citing his aggressive approach.

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