Overview
- Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif said Afridi "doesn't even deserve a place" in the T20I XI, citing prolonged poor form.
- Afridi, newly appointed as Pakistan's ODI captain, oversaw a series defeat in Bangladesh and took four wickets in three matches.
- His T20 World Cup 2026 was described as disappointing, including conceding over 20 runs in two overs against India and being left out versus Namibia.
- Latif dismissed suggestions to shift him into the T20 captaincy in place of Salman Ali Agha, arguing he must first earn selection.
- Reports have linked his dip to recovery from surgery, and his next opportunity comes as Lahore Qalandars captain in the PSL starting March 26.