Shahid Afridi, the former captain of the Pakistani cricket team, has stated that Shadab Khan is not a bad choice for the national cricket team captaincy. According to Afridi, in current circumstances, an all-rounder like Shadab Khan is a suitable option. Recently, in a sports program of a private TV channel, while discussing the topic of team leadership, Shahid Afridi mentioned that the long working relationship between Shadab Khan and Head Coach Mike Hesson could influence the decision to appoint a captain, provided the coaching setup remains the same.
Shahid Afridi emphasized that the time spent with both Shadab Khan and Mike Hesson at Islamabad United is a significant factor. He stated that Shadab Khan and Mike Hesson have been together for a considerable period at Islamabad United. If this coaching setup continues, Shadab Khan could be appointed as the captain.
Shahid Afridi further mentioned that currently, Pakistan does not have a strong alternative for the captaincy. He stated that he does not think Shadab Khan is a bad choice for captaincy. In fact, at present, you do not have any other clear-cut captain available. Shahid Afridi, while considering Shadab Khan an essential member of the team, clarified that stability and consistency are necessary with leadership.
He stated that Shadab Khan is the backbone of the Pakistan team. You can make him a captain, but he must show the required performance to avoid raising questions. Pakistan has achieved its third consecutive victory in the ICC World Cup Hockey Qualifier by defeating Austria. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule and squads for the National T20 Cup.
It is worth mentioning that the New Zealand team had qualified for the semi-finals from Group 2, while the South African team had qualified from Group 1. Pakistani sprinter Zeshan Ali was the fastest among the Pakistani participants, completing the marathon in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 9 seconds.
The Pakistan-Bangladesh series will be played in Dhaka from March 11 to 15. In Ranchi, MS Dhoni was monitored under the Traffic Management System using cameras installed under the system. The return of Pakistan’s Shahenshah from Abu Dhabi was delayed.
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will officially begin on March 26 in Lahore. It is worth mentioning that Pakistan will tour Bangladesh this month.
Before the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian cricket team has delayed its practice due to the solar eclipse. Pakistan will play two Test matches against Bangladesh in May, which will be part of the World Test Championship 2027.
The first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup will be played today in Kolkata between South Africa and New Zealand teams. The match will be broadcast live on Geo Super and the digital app Mico.
PSL’s Chief Executive Officer Salman Nasir has announced that the name of the team Sialkot Stallions will now be Multan Sultans. The private jet of 41-year-old Ronaldo departed from Riyadh at 8 pm and reached Madrid at around 1 am.
According to Amir, the weaknesses of the Indian team are clear. Ali Dar was opposed to the inclusion of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Usman Khan in the World Cup squad, while the selection committee member Moin Khan was also silent.
The wreckage of the missile hit by a drone was dropped in the Turkish town near the Mediterranean Sea. There was no human loss in the incident: Turkish Ministry of Defense.
Three American officials spoke to the British news agency and stated that the US military had targeted an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. According to the Israeli media, the New York Times reported that the officials of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence had expressed willingness to hold secret talks with the US CIA for the purpose of ending the war.
The news agency reported that, according to the sources of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense and Navy, the Iranian ship, the Airedena Abuz, was targeted in the attack.
US President Donald Trump said that if Iran participates in the World Cup 2026, he won’t bother. He said that he doesn’t worry about Iran’s participation in the tournament.
