Rawalpindi (Sports Desk): Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has called for national T20 team captain Sahibzada Farhan to be given an opportunity in the One-Day International (ODI) squad.
Following Pakistan's impressive 87-run victory over England in the second match of the tri-nation ODI series in Rawalpindi, Shahid Afridi praised the performances of the national team's young players.
The former captain particularly appreciated the performances of Arafat Minhas and Hasan Nawaz. In a message posted on the social media platform X, he also proposed including Sahibzada Farhan in Pakistan's national ODI team.
Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf also praised the performances of the young players, highlighting the abilities of Arafat Minhas, Hasan Nawaz, and Saad Baig.
Mohammad Yousuf said that young players such as Sameer Minhas, Razaullah, Muaz Sadaqat, Aaqib Javed, and Ali Raza also have the potential to become major stars in the future.
According to him, the performances and abilities of these players offer promising prospects for the future of Pakistani cricket. If young players are provided with appropriate opportunities and guidance, they can play an important role in the national team in the years ahead.