Shaheen Afridi confirms captaincy amid Babar Azam speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Shaheen Shah Afridi affirmed his position as Pakistan's ODI captain while addressing speculation about Babar Azam taking over leadership across formats. At a press conference for the National Champions Cup, Afridi emphasized building team depth ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. He believes the competition, running from August 11 to 18, is crucial for identifying potential World Cup replacements. Despite past captaincy changes, Afridi remains focused on his role and preparations for the upcoming international schedule, which includes a tri-series and a series in England.
- •Afridi states, 'For now, I am the captain' amid leadership changes.
- •The National Champions Cup aims to prepare players for the World Cup.
- •Afridi took over as ODI captain in October 2025.
- •The PCB has not confirmed any changes to the leadership structure.
- •Pakistan has a busy schedule leading up to the World Cup.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — ‘For now, I am the captain’: Shaheen Afridi responds to Babar Azam captaincy reports ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup
"Shaheen Shah Afridi stated he is currently the captain of Pakistan's ODI team. He is focusing on the National Champions Cup to build team depth. This tournament will help identify potential replacements for the World Cup. Speculation continues regarding Babar Azam potentially leading across all formats. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not officially confirmed any leadership changes.
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