Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi expected to meet nominated white-ball captain Babar Azam and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi today (Monday).
Sources divulged that the PCB chief will visit Kakul fitness camp, where he will take Shaheen Shah Afridi on board in connection with the captaincy.
Following the meeting with Babar and Shaheen, Naqvi is expected to join the rest of the players for iftar dinner.
Meanwhile, according to the sources, Shaheen is not happy with his removal from the captaincy.
Sources privy to the development said that Shaheen was of the opinion that he was neither taken on board ahead of being removed from the captaincy nor was given answers to his queries.
It is expected that the selection committee will announce the T20I squad for the forthcoming home series against New Zealand within 48 hours.
– PCB issues press release without talking to Shaheen Shah Afridi: sources –
Earlier on Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued the press release without talking to pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Sources divulged that Shaheen was taking rest after Iftar, when the PCB issued the press release, citing the former.
According to sources, Shaheen was distraught with the attitude of the PCB. It is expected that Shaheen Shah Afridi is likely to react to the PCB's press release.
Shaheen Shah Afridi was not pleased with the attitude of the selection committee. The selection committee had not replied to Shaheen's queries.
Earlier, the PCB had released a press release in line with Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The PCB quoted Shaheen as saying, “It was an absolute honour to captain the Pakistan National Cricket Team. I will always cherish the memories and the opportunity. As a team player, it is my duty to back our captain, Babar Azam.".
"I have played under his captaincy and have nothing but respect for him. I will try to help him on and off the field. We are all one. Our aim is the same, to help Pakistan become the best team in the world,” added the press release.
