Shahid Afridi Criticizes Shadab Khan Amid Pakistan T20I Captaincy Discussions

Following Pakistan's exit in the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former captain Shahid Afridi criticized all-rounder Shadab Khan's performance, stating he would not keep him in the team or consider him for captaincy. Afridi suggested appointing aggressive batter Fakhar Zaman as the new T20I captain instead. Afridi also noted coach Mike Hesson's continued support for Shadab despite recent underperformance. The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering leadership changes and has fined players for the team's disappointing campaign.