March 30, 2024
Shaheen Afridi's future as T20 chief unsure.
Selectors isolated on motivations to change captain.
PCB liable to name Babar Azam as skipper for NZ series.
LAHORE: The contention over the captaincy go on as the determination council entrusted to settle regarding this situation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) "stood partitioned" on motivations to change Shaheen Afridi as T20 skipper, sources told Geo News Saturday.
As indicated by the television report, the determination board of trustees individuals refered to various issues for supplanting the captain and disagreed on a solitary explanation with respect to Shaheen Afridi's substitution.
The continuous contention has too "disappointed" Afridi, the sources said, adding that the captaincy has been the focal point of conversation among players who are presently going to the military wellness camp in Kakul.
In the mean time, the determination board has likewise apparently reached the T20 skipper regarding this situation.
Babar Azam had ventured down from the captaincy across all configurations following Pakistan's frustrating way out from the 2023 ODI World Cup after which the PCB named Shaheen as T20 skipper and Shan Masood as Test commander.
Notwithstanding, following Lahore Qalandars' horrible showing in the Pakistan Super Association's 10th version and the adjustment of PCB arrangement, Babar has arisen as the top decision for the valued space.
A gathering was likewise hung on Thursday with PCB boss Mohsin Naqvi in the seat, went to by Head Working Official Salman Naseer, alongside determination panel individuals Mohammad Yousuf, Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq, Bilal Afzal, and Overseer of Worldwide Cricket Usman Wahla.
During the late-night cluster, choice advisory group individuals introduced their proposals in regards to the public cricket crew's captaincy.
Conversations were held in regards to likely changes in authority for the T20 World Cup 2024 and the training staff.
The PCB means to embrace a remarkable methodology by designating separate mentors for red-ball and white-ball cricket and a notice has been distributed on the board's site in such manner.
While Gary Kirsten is being considered for the lead trainer job in white-ball cricket, Jason Gillespie is probably going to lead training endeavors for the red-ball design.
