With Pakistan failing to reach the semifinals of an ICC event for the fourth straight time, uncertainty surrounds current T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha. Media reports have suggested Shadab and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as potential successors should the board opt for a leadership overhaul.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Afridi, however, made it clear he does not see Shadab as part of the solution. \u201cLooking at his performance, I wouldn\u2019t even keep him in the team, let alone give him the captaincy,\u201d the Pakistani great said in an interview with Samaa TV.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shadab\u2019s numbers from the tournament, 118 runs and five wickets in seven matches, have come under scrutiny, and Afridi questioned the continued backing the all-rounder has received.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf Mike Hesson stays on as the coach, he was also there at Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League. Mike Hesson became Pakistan\u2019s coach after his stint in the PSL. From there, his association with Shadab started,\u201d Afridi said. \u201cThe head coach is giving Shadab chance after chance. That\u2019s why I said Shadab can become the next Pakistan captain. But looking at his recent performance, he doesn\u2019t even deserve a place in the playing XI.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan\u2019s campaign ended despite a late push in their final Super 8 fixture against the Sri Lanka national cricket team at Pallekele. After posting 221 for 8, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 148 or fewer to stay in contention. Sri Lanka finished on 207 for 6, handing Pakistan a narrow five-run defeat and confirming their exit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Leadership instability has compounded the team\u2019s struggles. When Agha was appointed captain last year, he became Pakistan\u2019s fourth T20I skipper in 12 months. In his maiden World Cup as a leader, he managed just 60 runs in seven innings at an average of 10.00.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan\u2019s campaign ended despite a late push in their final Super 8 fixture against the Sri Lanka national cricket team at Pallekele. After posting 221 for 8, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 148 or fewer to stay in contention. Sri Lanka finished on 207 for 6, handing Pakistan a narrow five-run defeat and confirming their exit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Pakistan once again left to reassess after a setback in a global tournament, significant decisions regarding leadership and team composition now appear imminent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n