In yet another dramatic twist in Pakistan cricket’s leadership saga, pacer Shaheen Afridi has been appointed as the new ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. The announcement came from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, October 20, signalling yet another shift in the team’s leadership hierarchy.

The announcement came following a crucial meeting in Islamabad, which included white-ball coach Mike Hesson, High Performance Director Aqib Javed, and the national selection committee. Shaheen Afridi will lead Pakistan for the first time in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, set to begin on November 4.

This appointment marks a return to leadership for the 24-year-old left-arm quick, who last captained Pakistan in T20Is back in early 2024, but that ended after just two mon

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