Who is the new ODI captain of Pakistan?

Shaheen Afridi has been appointed as the new ODI captain of Pakistan, replacing Mohammad Rizwan.

How has Pakistan's recent performance been in ODIs?

Pakistan has suffered defeats against New Zealand and the West Indies in their recent ODI matches, leading to the decision to appoint a new captain.

What is Babar Azam's record in ODIs?

Babar Azam has an excellent record in ODIs, scoring 5,601 runs in 110 innings at an average of 58.34 and a strike rate of 88.

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Pakistan Appoints Shaheen Afridi as New ODI Captain for South Africa Series

4 Nov, 2025

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Pakistan appoints Shaheen Afridi as new ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub to open the batting, aiming for a quick start
Babar Azam's excellent ODI record at number 3 is Pakistan's biggest strength

Pakistan Appoints Shaheen Afridi as New ODI Captain for South Africa Series

As of November 4th, 2025, Pakistan's focus has shifted to the ODI series against South Africa, following their convincing T20 series victory. The team is looking to bounce back after a rough patch in the 50-over format, which saw them suffer defeats against New Zealand and the West Indies.

In a major move, the Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Shaheen Afridi as the new ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. This will be Shaheen's first ODI series as captain, and he will be looking to lead the team to success.