Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi said Thursday he is honoured to lead the Men in Green in the shortest format of the game.
After being appointed as the T20I captain of the national side, the lanky fast-bowler taking to X, formerly Twitter, said. “I am honoured and thrilled to lead our national T20 cricket team. Thank you to the Pakistan cricket board and fans for their trust and support. I'll give my best to uphold the team spirit and bring glory to our nation on the cricket field.
“Our success lies in unity, trust and relentless effort. We are not just a team; we are a brotherhood, a family. Together, we rise!”
Shaheen's first assignment as captain will be the five-match T20I series in New Zealand in January. The 23-year-old has bagged 64 wickets in 52 T20Is.
Shaheen has also led Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and has helped the side win the tournament twice in two years in the 2022 and 2023 editions.