Moin Khan backs Shaheen Afridi as future Pakistan captain

Former Pakistan cricketer, Moin Khan, has named Pakistan pacer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, the best choice for the captaincy of Pakistan team in near future.

In a recent media conversation, Moin also expressed his disappointment on the rumours of Shadab Khan being removed from the position of vice captain of the national team.

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"Shaheen Afridi could be the best choice for the next captain, considering the need to have a backup of young players for the future," he said.

"During his time in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight, his leadership skills were impressive, as he led Lahore Qalandars to the championship twice. Shaheen's eligibility cannot be ignored," he added.

"It would be unfair to judge Shadab Khan's captaincy skills on the basis of just one series where he had a young and inexperienced team with him," said Moin Khan.

Previously, former cricketer, Rashid Latif, has said that the current regime at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is trying to punish Shadab Khan for merely speaking the truth.

"One person is trying to speak the truth but they [PCB] are trying to zip his lips. Disturb him so much that he leaves cricket and make him a psycho. Why do 90 per cent of Pakistan players become psycho after leaving cricket? They become psycho because of Pakistan Cricket Board," Latif said.

"I don’t understand who brings these people in the board," he concluded.