Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi appointed as captain of T20 squad
He has been appointed to the post until 2016.
"Shahid Afridi has today been announced as captain of the Pakistan T20 squad till the ICC World T20 in 2016. The slot was lying vacant following Muhammad Hafeez’s resignation after the ICC World T20 held in Bangladesh earlier this year," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.
Misbah-ul-Haq has been retained as captain of Test and One Day squad till next year's ICC World Cup.
"The decision to retain Misbah-ul-Haq as captain of Test and One Day squad till next year's ICC World Cup was also reaffirmed," the board said.
Commenting on these developments Chairman PCB Shaharyar Khan said, “In line with my policy of taking decisions democratically I consulted Cricket Committee and my Board members before announcing these decisions. I wish both Afridi and Misbah very good luck in their upcoming assignments.”
Pakistan will start their tour against Australia next month with a T20 scheduled on Oct 5 at Dubai Cricket Stadium in the UAE.
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