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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Shaheen Afridi – From Yorker to Captaincy

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Kia Shaheen Parwaaz Kar Pai Ga?

During the 2023 World Cup, Pakistan faced a challenging journey. A shaky beginning and a series of unfavorable outcomes led to their elimination in the league stage, securing a fifth-place finish in the standings.
In the aftermath of the tournament, significant changes unfolded within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management. Notably, Babar Azam relinquished his position as the all-format captain, with Shan Masood assuming leadership for red-ball cricket, while star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took charge as the T20 captain.

Shaheen Afridi - From Yorker to Captaincy

Shaheen’s Record As Captain:

Although Shaheen Shah Afridi hasn’t captained Pakistan previously, the 23-year-old has held the leadership role for his Pakistan Super League (PSL) team, Lahore Qalandars, since 2022. Following Shaheen’s leadership, Lahore Qalandars secured victory in both PSL seasons, claiming titles in 2022 and 2023. Remarkably, these triumphs marked the franchise’s initial two championships after six trophy less seasons. Although the team’s success can’t be solely credited to Shaheen, it undeniably stands as an impressive achievement.

NameMatchesWinsLoss
Shaheen Shah Afridi25177
Muhammad Rizwan362412
Sham Masood1163
Misbah ul Haq261510
Shahid Afridi1064
Darren Sammy392216
Shadab Khan432320
Sohail Akhtar231211
Kumar Sangakkara1055

In terms of the win/loss ratio among PSL captains, Shaheen holds the top position. Boasting 17 wins in 25 matches, he has outperformed renowned captains like Darren Sammy, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Kumar Sangakkara.

However, as his skilled father-in-law remarked yesterday, leading Pakistan is no walk in the park. The question of whether he can replicate his performance with Lahore Qalandars under immense pressure is worth a billion dollars.


Kia Shaheen Parwaz Kar Paye ga … All attention is focused on Eden Park in Auckland.


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