Sunday, May 26, 2024

PCB denies offering Shaheen vice-captaincy

PCB denies offering Shaheen vice-captaincy



The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has moved swiftly to dispel rumors surrounding Shaheen Shah Afridi and the T20 World Cup vice-captaincy role.

On Saturday, May 26th, reports emerged suggesting Afridi was offered the position after being removed from the T20 captaincy.

The PCB issued a statement later, firmly denying any offers of vice-captaincy to Afridi. The statement clarifies that while the selection committee considered the vice-captain slot on Friday, "no-one was offered to be vice-captain."

Earlier reports, reportedly from PCB sources, claimed Afridi was offered the vice-captaincy but declined. These sources further stated that Afridi expressed his disappointment regarding the removal of his captaincy. He reportedly affirmed his commitment to the team as a fast bowler and pledged his full support to the newly appointed captain.

It's worth noting that Afridi was given the captaincy for the T20 series against New Zealand following Babar Azam's removal after the ODI World Cup disappointment in 2023. However, his captaincy was short-lived, lasting only one series that Pakistan ultimately lost. This led to his removal from the captaincy role.

 

With the PCB's official statement and the earlier reports from unknown sources, the situation surrounding the T20 World Cup vice-captaincy remains unclear. Cricket fans in Pakistan will likely have to wait for further official communication from the PCB to determine who, if anyone, will be appointed as vice-captain.

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