Overview
- Shahid Afridi said on Samaa TV that Shadab Khan will be made captain only if head coach Mike Hesson continues, citing their Islamabad United connection.
- Shoaib Malik also noted that Shadab’s name is being actively discussed for the role, emphasizing that plans are being talked about but not finalized.
- Current captain Salman Ali Agha faces scrutiny after Pakistan’s underwhelming Super 8 run, which has amplified leadership chatter in local media.
- England’s victory over New Zealand kept Pakistan in contention, leaving Agha’s side needing to beat Sri Lanka by about 65 runs or chase with roughly 40 balls to spare to edge NRR.
- Shadab recently pushed back at criticism from former players following an all‑round show against Namibia, even as Afridi had earlier urged dropping him after the heavy loss to India.