Rashid suggests Aqib as Pakistan’s non-playing captain in IRONIC swipe

Former Pakistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has sarcastically advised the Pakistan Cricket Board to make senior selector Aqib Javed the non-playing captain for all formats.

Rashid made this comment on a podcast after Aqib publicly criticised the team’s captain, coaches, and recent player selections.

“Since Aqib apparently knows more about Pakistan cricket, I see no reason why he can’t be a non-playing captain,” Rashid said sarcastically on a podcast on hamariweb.com website. He was responding to the recent comments by Aqib on why the board had decided to replace seven players in England and also on the former seamer’s criticism of the head coach, bowling coach, and captain on selection of team for the Tests in England.

Aqib tried to justify the drastic changes in the Pakistan touring squad by laying the blame on the team management. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said the changes were necessitated because of poor performances and other issues within the touring squad.