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Basit Ali questions PCB on lack of vice-captain for Sri Lanka series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:33 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Basit Ali questions PCB on lack of vice-captain for Sri Lanka series

Summary

Ahead of Pakistan's upcoming limited overs series against Sri Lanka, former cricketer Basit Ali has raised concerns over the absence of a designated vice-captain in both the T20I and ODI squads. Sahibzada Farhan and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been named captains for the T20I series starting October 9 and the ODI tri-series beginning October 18, respectively. Ali publicly questioned Aaqib Javed about the lack of clarity surrounding the vice-captaincy, following recent changes in captaincy within the team. The Pakistan Cricket Board has yet to name a vice-captain for either format, which has led to speculation and criticism regarding team leadership structures.

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By the Numbers

•Sahibzada Farhan leads the T20I squad against Sri Lanka.
•Shaheen Shah Afridi continues as ODI captain.
•No vice-captain named for either format so far.
•Basit Ali questions PCB's decision-making regarding vice-captaincy.
•T20I series starts on October 9, ODIs on October 18.

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4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Pakistan's vice-captain for Sri Lanka ODIs and T20Is: Basit Ali questions Aaqib Javed over lack of clarity

What they're saying

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Pakistan's vice-captaincy remains unclear ahead of the Sri Lanka series, prompting former cricketer Basit Ali to question the PCB's decision-making.
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