Former captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the leading candidate to captain Pakistan if coach Mike Hesson remains.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has criticized Shadab Khan's post-match comments, reminding him of the challenges of handling success after their T20 World Cup exit.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has publicly criticized senior players, including his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam, calling for their exclusion from the team following a 61-run defeat.

Pakistan's path to the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinges on a decisive victory against Sri Lanka. Following England's win over New Zealand, Pakistan must secure a substantial margin of victory, either by batting first and winning by 64 runs or chasing a target within 13.1 overs, to surpass New Zealand's net run rate.

Shadab Khan responded strongly to criticism from Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi after Pakistan’s loss to India, defending senior players and the team’s process. The all-rounder cited Pakistan’s lone World Cup win over India in 2021, brushed aside external criticism, and stressed that the team remains focused on winning the T20 World Cup.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has criticized Shadab Khan's post-match remarks, cautioning him about the difficulties of managing success after their recent performance.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has called for the removal of senior players, including his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam, following a significant 61-run defeat.