Salman Ali Agha can be a terrific captain in ODIs and Tests, according to former Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif, while Shaheen Shah Afridi may be a great leader in T20Is. At the moment, Babar Azam is in control of the Test team, Afridi is leading in ODIs, and Salman is the T20I captain.
Latif’s evaluation coincides with Pakistan’s preparation for forthcoming international assignments, which include a three-Test series against England set for August 19–September 13. Based on their present experience and tactical prowess, the former cricket player has pinpointed particular formats in which each player may flourish in leadership roles. Latif thinks Salman and Afridi are the best men to captain Pakistan, as each format has a different captain.
Batting with Bimai quotes Latif saying, “Salman can be a good captain in ODIs and Tests, while Shaheen can be a good captain in T20Is.”
Pakistan’s T20I team is presently captained by Salman Ali Agha, while the ODI team is captained by Shaheen Afridi. Both players are negotiating Pakistan’s changing leadership structure across formats and have made a name for themselves in the international setup. Latif’s recommendation is based on his evaluation of each person’s abilities and suitability for various captaincy positions.
Recently, Pakistan and the West Indies played a two-Test series in Trinidad and Tobago that ended in a 1-1 draw. They are currently getting ready for a three-Test series against England that will take place from August 19 to September 13.
Pakistan Squad for England Test Series: Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Awais Zafar, Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel (depending on fitness), Shan Masood, and Ubaid Shah Cricket
