Afridi steps down as T20 captain

“Today I wish to inform my fans in Pakistan and all over the world that I am relinquishing the captaincy of the T20 Pakistani team of my own volition,” Afridi said in a statement posted on his official Twitter account.

 “On this day, I thank Allah (SWT) for His Kindness and Mercy which enabled me to discharge my leadership duties to the best of my abilities, for the sake of the honour and prestige of my motherland.” 

Pakistan lost in the group stages of the World T20 after losing three of their four  matches, including a loss to India. The national side’s next assignment is a tour to England which will consist of four Tests, five ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 match. 

“For me it was a great honour to lead my country in all three formats of the game. My profound thanks to the PCB and its chairman Mr. Shahryar Khan Sb, Who gave me the honour to lead the national team,” Afridi wrote. 

“I would also like to inform that InshaAllah I intend to continue to play the game for my country and league cricket etc, and request my fans to kindly keep praying and supporting me for my best future performances for Pakistan,” he said.