October 21, 2025 9:46 AM

Shaheen Shah Afridi replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan ODI captain

In a major shake-up ahead of Pakistan’s three-match ODI series against South Africa from November 4–8 at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been appointed as the new one-day international (ODI) captain, replacing wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. The PCB confirmed that Shaheen’s appointment was finalised following a meeting held in Islamabad, attended by white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, Director High Perfo...