“PCB Interested In Extending Tenure As Chief Selector But…”: Shahid Afridi Opens Up On Future Plans

The Pakistan Cricket Board went through a series of changes last December. It included firing the then president Ramiz Raja from his role with Najam Sethi taking over the assignment afterwards. On the other hand, the PCB also specifies Shahid Afridi as chair of the National Selection Committee for the New Zealand series began with the Test and was followed by the ODI. Pakistan’s former all-around athlete led a four-member panel that also included former all-around athletes Abdul Razzaq and Rao Iftikhar Anjumwhen Haroon Rashid was selected as the summoner.

In a recent interview, Shahid Afridi revealed that the PCB is interested in extending his tenure as the national cricket team’s chief selection, however, he said that he is not could continue in this role as he has “other commitments”.

“PCB is interested in extending my tenure as head of selection for Pakistan Cricket Team, but I also have philanthropic and other commitments. However, I want to work for the cause. development of future U19 cricketers,” said Shahid Afridi as quoted by Cricket Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Afridi also opened up to the idea of ​​having three captains in different competitions for Pakistan. While saying he is not in favor of such a move, Afridi has fought for the idea of ​​a captain leading the side in ODI and Test cricket, while another captain is given the charge in the shortest form. He also supports Babar Azam as captain of Pakistan.

“I believe Babar Azam has many opportunities to improve his captaincy. I am not in favor of having three different captains for different game formats, instead suggesting naming one captain. for ODI and Test cricket and a separate captain for the T20s,” Afridi said.

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