Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been appointed as the head coach and director of the Pakistan national cricket team.
He will also serve as the head coach for the upcoming Pakistan tour of Australia and New Zealand, where the team is scheduled to play three Tests against Australia and five T20Is against New Zealand.
The newly-restructured Pakistan team will have Shan Masood leading in Test cricket, while Shaheen Shah Afridi will be the captain for the T20I side.
In a recent development, Babar Azam, the Pakistan national team batter, stepped down as the team captain in all formats after the World Cup disappointment.
Reflecting on his captaincy journey, Azam expressed gratitude for the support of fans and the collective efforts of players, coaches, and management that led to Pakistan’s number 1 spot in the white-ball format.
Despite the difficulty of the decision, Babar Azam believes it’s the right time for the change. He will continue to represent Pakistan as a player in all three formats and is committed to supporting the new captain and the team with his experience and dedication.
PTI Activist Khadija Shah Arrested Again For 30 Days Under The MPO Ordinance
Meanwhile, the Lahore deputy commissioner has extended the detention of fashion designer Khadija Shah for an additional 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance. This decision, aiming to uphold “law and order in the provincial capital,” was revealed recently.
DC Rafia Haider issued the directive following an anti-terrorism court’s grant of post-arrest bail to Shah in the fourth and latest case related to the May 9 riots. The decision to detain Shah was made on November 15.
Shah’s legal entanglement originates from her arrest during the nationwide turmoil on May 9, triggered by the apprehension of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The resulting protests turned violent, involving assaults on military and state facilities.
On the same day, Shah shared videos on her social media, depicting her participation in the PTI protest outside the Jinnah House, the Lahore corps commander’s residence.
