Shaheen Afridi is preparing for his first assignment as captain in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand from January 12 to 21.

He showcased his all-around skills during an extensive net session in Auckland, not only focusing on bowling but also displaying his lower-order batting abilities. 

Afridi impressed by hitting a unique 'no-look' six against a left-arm spinner at Eden Park, showcasing his growing prowess in batting.

Full squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain and wicket-keeper) Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wicket-keeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz,  Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan

Full schedule:
1st T20 – 12 January 2024 at Eden Park, Auckland
2nd T20 – 14 January 2024 at Seddon Park, Hamilton
3rd T20 – 17 January 2024 at University Oval, Dunedin
4th T20 – 19 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
5th T20 – 21 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch