Shaheen Afridi rejects the offer of Pakistan’s vice-captaincy

While Shaheen was their first choice, the PCB selection committee also discussed other options. Shadab Khan – a former vice-captain – has been one of the best players, although his struggles with the ball and Pakistan’s tendency not to use him in the top order mean his place in the XI is not guaranteed. The possibility of appointing Mohammad Rizwan as Babar’s deputy was also raised, although it was eventually rejected, the committee wishing to appoint a young player for this position.