Shaheen Afridi to Lead Pakistan’s Charge in Cricket World Cup 2023

In the aftermath of the Asia Cup 2023 debacle, Pakistan is gearing up for a change in leadership. The cricket team’s subpar performance saw them bow out of the competition following defeats to arch-rivals India and Sri Lanka during the Super 4 stage.

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September 19, 2023

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Shaheen Afridi to Lead Pakistan’s Charge in Cricket World Cup 2023

In the aftermath of the Asia Cup 2023 debacle, Pakistan is gearing up for a change in leadership. The cricket team’s subpar performance saw them bow out of the competition following defeats to arch-rivals India and Sri Lanka during the Super 4 stage.

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In the aftermath of the Asia Cup 2023 debacle, Pakistan is gearing up for a change in leadership. The cricket team’s subpar performance saw them bow out of the competition following defeats to arch-rivals India and Sri Lanka during the Super 4 stage. Notably, some marquee players failed to deliver when it mattered the most. In a report by Geo.tv, it has been disclosed that the dynamic fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, is poised to step into the role of vice-captain, taking over from Shadab Khan, as Pakistan readies itself for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023.

Pakistan’s Probable World Cup Squad

Here’s a glimpse of what Pakistan’s World Cup squad might resemble:

  • Babar Azam (c)
  • Imam-ul-Haq
  • Fakhar Zaman
  • Abdulla Shafiq
  • Salman Ali Agha
  • Iftikhar Ahmed
  • Saud Shakeel
  • Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
  • Mohammad Nawaz
  • Shadab Khan
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi
  • Haris Rauf
  • Hassan Ali
  • Zaman Khan

Shadab Khan’s performance in the Asia Cup left much to be desired, with a meager wicket count and a distressingly high economy rate. He faced a torrid time at the hands of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul during the one-sided clash between India and Pakistan.

Unrest in the Ranks

Reports also suggest that discord brewed within the team after their dismal Asia Cup campaign. According to a report from Pakistan’s Bol News, tensions escalated between Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, and the emerging leader, Shaheen Afridi, in the aftermath of their loss to Sri Lanka. The report details that Babar, disheartened by the defeat, questioned the role of senior players in the Asia Cup 2023 journey.

Nonetheless, Shaheen Afridi intervened, urging Babar not to generalize and refrain from criticizing those who had performed admirably. In response, Babar asserted that he was well aware of who had excelled and who had not.

The report further disclosed that, following the loss, Babar chose not to engage with anyone during his journey to the hotel after the press conference.

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