Following the conclusion of the current bilateral series against New Zealand at home, Shahid Afridi may remain in his role as the team’s top selector for the Pakistani men’s cricket team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed the former captain of Pakistan as the interim chief selector for this series, and he only agreed to hold the job through this particular series.
The reports further stated that after the New Zealand series, which concludes on Friday, January 13, veteran coach Mickey Arthur will decide whether to return for a second spell as Pakistan’s head coach. “Shahid has had talks with PCB Chairman Najam Sethi who had initially convinced him to work as an interim chief selector but now discussions have taken place on the possibility of the former captain continuing in the role given that this year Pakistan has two major events — the 50-overs Asia Cup and the World Cup in India,” a PCB source as quoted as saying by PTI.
“Strong possibility that Shahid will be persuaded to continue and chalk out a schedule where he can also give time to his foundation work,” the source added. “Arthur, who currently has a long contract with Derbyshire county, has asked for some time to consider his options and position and has said he will get back later this month with a solid answer,” another source said.
