Afridi remains under PCB's 'hawk eye'

Shahid Afridi says he will have a return to the home team when the situation improves. PHOTO: AFP

KARACHI:

While Shahid Afridi seeks a new start in the ongoing county season, the late captain will stay below the scanner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which will not pause in taking further action against the retired all-rounder in event of foul play, according to a PCB official.

PCB removes Shahid Afridi as ODI team captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board has removed Shahid Afridi as one-day captain for the upcoming series against Ireland. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

KARACHI:The Pakistan Cricket Board has removed Shahid Afridi as one-day team captain for the upcoming series against Ireland.

Chairman of the board Ijaz Butt told a media conference in Islamabad that senior batsman Misbah-ul-Haq would take the squad in the two one-day matches against Ireland on May 28 and 30.