Pakistan Considers ODI Captaincy Options Between Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam
Pakistan's ODI captaincy is under discussion ahead of the 2027 World Cup, with current captain Shaheen Afridi affirming his position amid speculation about Babar Azam potentially taking over. Afridi was appointed ODI captain in October 2025, while Babar leads the Test team and previously captained in all formats. The Pakistan Cricket Board may evaluate team performances in upcoming Tests before deciding on any leadership changes, with Babar possibly assuming an all-format captaincy if results improve.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 11 Aug, 08:10 am. Other outlets followed.
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