Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani on Tuesday confirmed that wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed will lead the side as captain at the upcoming World Cup tournament starting May 30, 2019. He will captain Pakistan in the Australia series [five ODIs before the World Cup] and in the World Cup. “Sarfaraz has been an integral part of Pakistan’s World Cup preparations. He has proved to be a good strategist, leader, and performer,” Mani added. Advertising“I am convinced we are in a good shape for the World Cup.

Source: Indian Express February 05, 2019 09:09 UTC