After reports claimed that all-rounder Shadab Khan may become Pakistan's T20I captain following their T20 World Cup 2026 exit, ex-Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said, "Looking at his performance, I wouldn’t even keep him in the team, let alone give him the captaincy." "Looking at the current situation, I would go with Fakhar Zaman. I want an aggressive captain," Afridi added.