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Just six innings previous, however Saud Shakeel already instilling hope in Pakistan center order

Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel performs a shot in the course of 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 discussion board of SAMAA TV, the agitated anchor reads out the query 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 many specialists on the panel, dismissively shakes his head. Mohammad Yousuf, a extra restrained character, implores the followers 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 extra)

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