Former Test cricketer Aqib Javed has proposed the idea of giving fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi the opportunity to lead the national team in T20.
Speaking to a local cricket website, Aqib rated Shaheen highly and shared his view that the 22-year-old speedster has the potential to take Pakistan forward in the limited-overs format as he led Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League. League (PSL) championship lead. twice in a row.
He said, “Shaheen has done what no captain in PSL has done so far. He has won back-to-back PSL titles. The way he leads the team and how he does his job. His style is admirable.”
“Even if you bring in Shadab, regardless of the format, I don’t see any change or change – especially an offensive change. Or if you bring in Rizwan, there won’t be any obvious cultural change. can improve.” Cricket and take it in the right direction, he is Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Shaheen became the only captain to win two PSL titles and the only captain to defend the title. Led by Shaheens, Lahore won the famous PSL trophy by defeating Multan Sultans both times.
Babar should remain the captain in Test and ODI formats. Shaheen should lead the national team as the captain in view of ICCT Twenty World Cup 2024. Shaheen has a positive outlook, and plays fearless cricket. I think they should lead. The T20 team as captain and Babar should continue in Tests and ODIs,” he asserted.
Under Aqib’s coaching, Lahore struggled to find winning ways in the first four seasons. They were on track for a fifth season as they made the finals followed by two back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023.
The coach was heavily criticized for his team’s performance during the first four seasons. However, Lahore’s player development program worked for them as they found their feet in the tournament.
