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Just six innings old, but Saud Shakeel already instilling hope in Pakistan middle order

PAK Cricket World Cup Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel plays a shot during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Netherlands in Hyderabad, India, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

In the ask-the-panelists forum of SAMAA TV, the agitated anchor reads out the question that has been jamming her inbox. “One good innings and people are already asking if Saud Shakeel could be the next Pakistan captain.”

Shahid Afridi, one of the experts on the panel, dismissively shakes his head. Mohammad Yousuf, a more restrained character, implores the fans to “leave him alone and let him focus on his batting.” He tries to drill some sense: “He has had a good start in the World Cup, and let him bat peacefully. When the time for captaincy comes, we will think.” (Read more)

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