‘For now, I am the captain’: Shaheen Afridi responds to Babar Azam captaincy reports ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup

Shaheen Shah Afridi stated he is currently the captain of Pakistan's ODI team. He is focusing on the National Champions Cup to build team depth. This tournament will help identify potential replacements for the World Cup. Speculation continues regarding Babar Azam potentially leading across all formats. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not officially confirmed any leadership changes.