PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met the national cricket team during a fitness camp in Kakul amidst controversy over comments attributed to Shaheen Shah Afridi in a PCB statement. Shaheen’s alleged remarks led to confusion, with reports suggesting he was unhappy with the statement implying a smooth transition of captaincy to Babar Azam. However, Shaheen’s source denied his endorsement of the statement. Meanwhile, Naqvi visited the team to observe their training and expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Army for organizing the camp. He also held meetings with the selection committee and captain Babar Azam regarding team selection and the appointment of a head coach. The PCB’s decision to replace Shaheen as captain with Babar was reportedly influenced by concerns over Shaheen’s injury history. Despite Babar’s conditions for accepting the captaincy, including authority in all formats, he was not confirmed as the Test captain. Additionally, the return of veteran players Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir adds to the challenges Babar may face as captain.
