Times of Islamabad

In a surprise, Shahid Afridi speaks against Sarfraz Ahmed captaincy

In a surprise, Shahid Afridi speaks against Sarfraz Ahmed captaincy

ISLAMABAD – In a surprise, former Pakistani star Shahid Afridi speaksagainst Sarfraz Ahmed captaincy in the Test Matches.

Shahid Afridi has advised the Men in Green’s skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed toleave the Test reigns.Afridi said that the wicketkeeper-batsman shouldfocus on limited-overs cricket.

“It is a correct decision to appoint Sarfaraz as skipper in One-DayInternationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is),” said Afridi.“Sarfaraz should have been removed as Test captain after the South Africatour as it is a difficult challenge to lead the side in three formats.”

“I had advised Sarfaraz to leave Test cricket after the South Africa tourirrespective of the result, but he didn’t listen,” he added.