PAK vs NZ 2024: Ruckus in Pakistani Cricket! Babar Azam Returns, Shaheen Afridi May Have A Way Out! With the T20 World Cup 2024 just around the corner, Pakistan’s cricket team is gearing up for a crucial T20 series against New Zealand. The 5-match series kicks off on April 18th and promises to be an exciting spectacle.

But amidst the anticipation, a major shakeup has rocked the Pakistani camp!

Babar Azam, the charismatic batsman, has been reinstated as the captain of the limited-overs team, replacing Shaheen Afridi. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as Afridi had only recently taken over the captaincy in the aftermath of Pakistan’s disappointing ODI World Cup performance in 2023.

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So, what’s behind this sudden change?

Reports suggest that the decision stems from a combination of factors, including Afridi’s underwhelming performance as captain and the PCB’s desire to have a more experienced leader at the helm for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

I am surprised by the decision by very experienced cricketers in the selection committee. I still believe that if change was necessary than Rizwan was the best choice! But since now the decision has been made I offer my full support and best wishes to team Pakistan and Babar…

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 31, 2024

But the drama doesn’t end there!

Fresh reports now indicate that Shaheen Afridi might not even be part of the squad for the New Zealand series. This news comes as a shock to many fans, as Afridi is one of Pakistan’s pace spearheads and a key player in their cricketing setup.

The reasons behind Afridi’s potential exclusion are still unclear. Some speculate that it could be due to a fitness issue, while others suggest that it might be a consequence of his demotion from captaincy.

Whatever the reason, Afridi’s absence would be a significant blow to Pakistan’s bowling attack. This unexpected turn of events has left many Pakistani cricket fans puzzled and concerned.

But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners.”

Al Qur’aan | 8:30 pic.twitter.com/6PMGNB89Uy

— Muhammad Ahsan (@m_ahsan_49) March 31, 2024

Will Babar Azam’s return as captain bring stability and success to the team? And what does the future hold for Shaheen Afridi?

Only time will tell how this drama unfolds.

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But one thing is for sure: Pakistani cricket is in for an interesting ride ahead of the T20 World Cup!

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