In the next three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, Pakistani bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will replace Babar Azam as captain, according to sources.
Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan would likely be sidelined for the series, according the sources.
Saim Ayub, Haseebullah Khan, Azam Khan, and pacer Ihsanullah are all anticipated to be selected by the selectors for the series. Imad Wasim and Faheem Ashraf, two all-arounders, are also contenders for selection.