'If Mike Hesson stays, Shadab Khan will be captain': Shahid Afridi's big claim

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

28 Feb, 06:39 — 28 Feb, 12:09

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Why this matters

Pakistani cricket has recently undergone significant changes in leadership, with Babar Azam stepping down from captaincy across all formats, leading to widespread speculation about his successors. This story is significant because it directly addresses the ongoing debate about future captaincy, linking a prominent player (Shadab Khan) to a specific coaching appointment (Mike Hesson). It highlights the interconnectedness of coaching and captaincy decisions within the national team setup, reflecting the current state of flux and the search for stable leadership.

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Shahid AfridiFormer Pakistan cricket captain, made the claim Shadab KhanPakistan cricketer, potential captain Mike HessonCricket coach, potential Pakistan coach PakistanNational cricket team IslamabadCricket team (likely Islamabad United)

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First report: Times of India · 28 Feb, 06:39|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

Times of India28 Feb, 06:39First to report

'If Hesson stays, Shadab will be captain': Shahid Afridi's big claim

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Yahoo28 Feb, 12:09Latest update