LAHORE – Federal Sports Minister Ijaz Hussain Jakhrani believes that flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is the best man to lead Pakistan in the forthcoming Cricket World Cup. Jakhrani threw his weight behind Afridi while speaking to the media here, insisting that the all-rounder had the capability to inspire the team to win the mega event.
“I would tell the Pakistan Cricket Board not to change the captain now and stick with Afridi. He is experienced and he is leading the team. There is no reason to change him now before the World Cup,” Jakhrani said. PCB is due to name the World Cup captain on February 4 when the team would be busy playing the one-day series in New Zealand.
Jakhrani said that the team had been performing well in New Zealand which was a good sign for the World Cup.
“I think Afridi now has the confidence and maturity to lead the team well in the World Cup,” he added.
