Pakistan’s cricket board on Tuesday named all-rounder Shahid Afridi as captain for next month’s World Twenty20, in which the embattled team are hoping to defend their title in the West Indies.

The 30-year-old was tipped favourite to lead the side, but his reputation suffered a blow when he was slapped with a two-match ban for tampering after being caught biting the ball during a match against Australia last month.
Afridi vowed to carry the team to victory after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced his appointment.
“I am very happy to be appointed captain and I will do my utmost to help Pakistan defend the World Twenty20 title,” he told AFP.
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