LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been appointed as the vice-captain of the national Test team.
According to the PCB director of media, Shaheen Afridi will serve as the deputy to Shan Masood during the current tour of Australia. Notably, Shaheen Afridi had previously been named the captain of the Pakistan Men’s T20 Cricket Team.
With a cricketing history that includes 27 Tests, 53 ODIs, and 52 T20Is for Pakistan, Shaheen brings a wealth of experience to his role as vice-captain.
Earlier today, Pakistan’s newly appointed captain Shan Masood expressed determination to defy substantial odds and overcome 28 years of history by aiming for a victory against a formidable full-strength Australian team in the upcoming first cricket Test starting on Thursday (tomorrow).
Taking over from star batsman Babar Azam as captain following the 50-overs World Cup, Masood acknowledged Pakistan’s lack of Test match experience but emphasized their unwavering commitment to aiming for a victory at Perth Stadium.
“You have to be positive,” Masood, a fan of England’s ‘Bazball’ style of play, told reporters on Wednesday. “It’s picking your battles, it’s being sensible.
Captain Pat Cummins revealed the lineup for the upcoming series, marking a return to full strength for the Australian side. The sole change in the roster that clinched the Ashes in the fifth Test against England in August sees the return of off-spinner Nathan Lyon.
🚨 Playing XI for first Test 🚨
Aamir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad are set to make their Test debut 👏#AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/4GqRRKZC6J
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 13, 2023
Earlier today, Pakistan also announced the playing XI for the first Test against Australia, revealing that Aamir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad are set to make their Test debut.
