Shaheen turns down Afridi’s recommendation on assuming captaincy

Afridi, talking throughout a programme on a personal tv channel, mentioned: “I had suggested Shaheen to attend for a 12 months or two earlier than accepting captaincy in order that he can focus extra on his bowling. However since he’s additionally an Afridi, he didn’t take heed to me.”

“Having mentioned that, I’m blissful that he has determined to simply accept this duty and I hope that he proves me incorrect,” the previous skipper mentioned.

The star quick bowler was named captain of the Lahore Qalandars earlier this week for the seventh version of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL).

Shaheen, throughout the identical present, mentioned he would try and do nicely for his workforce and likewise famous that he had skilled gamers on his aspect, who would assist him throughout his position because the captain.

“I’ll attempt to do nicely for my aspect and preserve an excellent atmosphere. I’ve gamers like [Mohammad Hafeez], Fakhar [Zaman], and Rashid [khan], who’ve the expertise of captaincy, within the workforce which can assist me within the management division,” the pacer mentioned.

The PSL’s newest version might be performed in Karachi from January 27 to February 7 and in Lahore from February 10-27.

The primary match might be staged underneath the lights of the Nationwide Stadium, the place Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans will go head-to-head.