Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Imad Wasimare the likely contenders to lead the national cricket side if Shadab Khanfails to recover before the first T20 International on December 18.
According to the reports, Pakistan cricket team management is consideringboth players for captaincy as they have leadership experience.
Rizwan led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to National T20 Cup title this year, whileImad Wasim led Karachi Kings to Pakistan Super League (PSL) 5 victory.
After Baber Azam’s thumb injury, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announcedShadab Khan as the next captain. Though, the 22-year-old s also unfit.
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As per sources, Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique are likely to open for greenshirts in the upcoming T20I series.
