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Shahid Afridi advocates one captain for all formats in Pakistan cricket – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to adopt a unified captaincy policy across all formats to avoid internal conflicts and infighting. Afridi's suggestion comes after star batter Babar Azam stepped down from captaincy in all three formats following Pakistan's early exit from the ODI World Cup last year.Afridi emphasized the need for a single captain for all formats, eliminating the vice-captaincy role to provide clarity and a clear chain of command within the team. Speaking to reporters, Afridi stated, "The PCB must have one captain for all formats and there is no need to have a vice-captain. This will give a clear message to all players who are in charge."Supporting team director Mohammad Hafeez, Afridi urged the PCB to offer long...
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Shahid Afridi might continue as chief selector, Mickey Arthur to decide on Pakistan future later this month | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: Shahid Afridi could continue as chief selector after the home series against New Zealand while Mickey Arthur is expected to make a decision on whether to return as Pakistan's head coach later this month.According to reliable sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Afridi, who is the interim chief selector, had initially only accepted the responsibility for the ongoing series against New Zealand, but is now having second thoughts."Shahid has had talks with PCB Chairman Najam Sethi who had initially convinced him to work as interim chief selector but now discussions have taken place on the possibility of the former captain continuing in the role given that this year Pakistan has two major events -- the 50-overs Asia Cup and the World Cup in India," one source said.The source...
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Shaheen Afridi resumes rehab, Haris Rauf called for assessment of his injury | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has resumed his rehabilitation on Monday for the knee injury he had suffered during the T20 World Cup final against England in Melbourne last year.The 22-year-old had left the field during the final on November 13, 2022 after landing awkwardly while taking Harry Brook's catch. Shaheen returned to bowl the 16th over but the unbearable pain forced him to leave after the first delivery.The injury, while not serious, had caused knee discomfort to the bowler due to a forced knee flexion while landing."Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi will resume his rehabilitation under the national men's team's medical staff in Karachi from today. While providing Shaheen top-notch care, this move will allow the medical staff to track his progression and pave th...