• PCB has announced an inexperienced squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.
• Shadab Khan, an all-rounder, will serve as captain of Pakistan’s team against Afghanistan.
• Najam Sethi clarified the organization’s position on senior players’ rest.

Babar Azam, the team’s regular captain, and other key players were rested by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the T20I series against Afghanistan.

The PCB announced an inexperienced squad for a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan that is scheduled for the end of March in Sharjah, keeping in mind the national team’s busy schedule for this year.

Rest has been provided for Babar, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Rizwan. Shadab Khan, an all-rounder, will serve as captain of Pakistan’s team against Afghanistan in the white-ball format.

Fans and active cricketer Ahmad Shahzad, along with former players Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul, praised PCB for implementing a rotation policy.

“Congratulations to @76Shadabkhan on being selected as the captain for the Pak vs Afg series! A wise decision by PCB to rest senior players and give talented young leaders like Shadab a chance to shine. Excited to see him prove himself on the field! #ShadabKhan #PCB #PakVsAfg“

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— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 13, 2023

A wise decision by the @TheRealPCB to announce @76Shadabkhan as the captain and rest the senior players to avoid overload. It will give a chance to the youngsters on international level who performed during the PSL. #PakvsAfg

— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul) March 13, 2023

Another brave and bold decision taken by PCB – entrusting the youth and street smart @76Shadabkhan brings to Captaincy along with giving opportunities to Abrar, Osama, Ihsanullah. Zabardast! And best of luck to my Pakistan team always!

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) March 13, 2023

Big credit must go to the PCB for selecting such a young squad .Welldone PCB #PAKVSAFG

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— Muhammad Noman (@Nomancricket29) March 13, 2023

Azam Khan added to Pakistan T20I squad vs Afg
Well Deserved 👏🏻❤️#PakvsAfg pic.twitter.com/A6ObxbNPGy

— AJAY (@ajay71845) March 13, 2023

Najam Sethi, the chairman of the PCB management committee, clarified the organization’s position on senior players’ rest. Sethi revealed during his press conference that they only allowed their senior players to take a break after gaining their trust.

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