Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Shaheen Afridi Says Rizwan Agreed to Step Down as Captain
Imagine a cricket team needs a new captain.
Shaheen Afridi, who is now the captain, said he only agreed to take the job after talking to the previous captain, Rizwan.
Rizwan told Shaheen it was okay for him to become the captain, and Rizwan would step aside.
Shaheen wants everyone on the team to help out and take responsibility, not just a few players.
He mentioned that Rizwan is a great player and that the team wants to support players who are good but might not be playing their best right now.
Shaheen also said he will support other experienced players like Babar Azam.
He hopes to lead the team for a long time, maybe even until the 2027 World Cup.
Shaheen Afridi stated he only accepted captaincy after discussing it with Mohammad Rizwan.
Mohammad Rizwan reportedly agreed to step down to make way for Shaheen's captaincy.
Shaheen Afridi emphasized collective team responsibility for future success.
He pledged support for key players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Shaheen aims to lead Pakistan in the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
- Who
- Pakistan ODI Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi
- What
- Revealed he accepted captaincy after Mohammad Rizwan agreed to step down.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To ensure a smooth transition and collective team responsibility under new leadership.
Shaheen's Account
Previous Captaincy Changes
Acceptance of Captaincy
Shaheen's Account
Shaheen stated he only accepted the captaincy after discussing it with Mohammad Rizwan, who agreed to step down.
Previous Captaincy Changes
Shaheen was previously removed as T20I captain after less than six months, with Babar Azam being reinstated, indicating past instability in leadership.
- Shaheen Afridi's Captaincy Discussions
- Held only with Mohammad Rizwan.
- Rizwan's Support
- Assured Shaheen of full support.
- Shaheen's Captaincy Goals
- Aiming to lead the team in the 2027 World Cup.
- Team Responsibility
- Shaheen emphasized collective team responsibility for improvement.
- Player Support
- Focus on backing players, including those not in form, like Rizwan (top ODI scorer since 2023).