Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has given a measured response to questions over whether he will remain in charge through the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying, “For now, I am the captain.”
Afridi’s comments come amid reports that former captain Babar Azam could eventually return to a leadership role across formats. Pakistan have frequently changed captains in recent years, with Afridi’s own ODI tenure coming under scrutiny despite his appointment last year.
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Speaking at a press conference alongside captains of the National Champions Cup teams, Afridi was asked whether the Pakistan Cricket Board had confirmed that he would lead the side until the 2027 World Cup.
Rather than speculate about his long-term position, Afridi kept his response brief and shifted attention towards Pakistan’s preparations for the tournament.
The uncertainty comes as Pakistan look to build stability in their ODI setup ahead of the next World Cup. For now, Afridi remains the captain, but his comments are likely to keep questions over Pakistan’s future leadership structure alive.
