Pakistan Cricket Board Names Sarfraz Ahmed as T20 Captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday named Sarfraz Ahmed as the captain of national T20 team. Sarfraz's appointment come after Shahid Afridi resigned earlier this week after Pakistan failed miserably in the just-concluded T20 World Cup in India. (Waqar Younis Resigns as Pakistan Cricket Coach)

Sarfraz was appointed vice-captain of the ODI and T20 teams last year. The 28-year-old wicketkeeper batsman was one of the brightest spots for Pakistan in the Asia Cup T20 in Bangladesh in February-March. (Shahid Afridi Steps Down as Pakistan T20 Captain, Will Continue Playing)

PCB chairman Shahryar Khan said: "I spoke to Sarfraz this morning and conveyed to him that he was our natural choice for this position. His appointment is open-ended. I wish him good luck in his new role". (PCB Disbands Selection Committee After World T20 Debacle)

After the World Cup debacle, Pakistan have been hit by resignations. Head coach Waqar Younis resigned on Monday. The PCB also dissolved the selection committee, headed by Haroon Rasheed.

"I am happy to have this opportunity and I am honored that PCB has trusted my ability to lead the country," Sarfraz told ESPNcricinfo.
Indeed, this is a challenging job but at the same time, it's the highest privilege in a cricketer's life, so I am determined to do my best to justify my position captain.

"I didn't make any future plan, but I will sit down with the PCB and will talk about it in due course.

"The best thing about me, I believe, is my ability to contribution for the team. I always try to play my role whatever it is - batting or wicketkeeping - regardless of the situation or the number I bat on.

"The more important thing about me is that I remain in my limit and don't talk much. It's my cricket that speaks, and this is what a captain should be doing - lead form the front."

(With Inputs From Yusra Askari)