Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali Believes that Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan is ready to lead Pakistan. When asked if Shadab could lead the national team, the pacer stated that the Islamabad United skipper is always ready to take on any challenge.

Current Pakistan captain, Babar Azam, has been facing criticism regarding his captaincy after he failed to win a single Test at home against England and New Zealand. Many former cricketers want Babar Azam to give up his leadership role in one format. Shadab is the vice-captain of Pakistan in the limited overs format and has been in terrific form for Pakistan over the past few years.

Speaking to the Media Hasan Ali said:

“He is ready [for Pakistan captaincy]. He has proved himself as a captain in PSL. I think he has also led Pakistan in two matches, so I think he is ready. He is always ready for any challenge and gives his best,” said Hasan when asked to share his thoughts on Shadab

Both Hasan and Shadab play for Islamabad United in PSL and the latter has been leading the side since 2019

I Enjoy Playing Against Karachi – Shadab Khan On Playing Against Karachi Kings

The latest PSL season began on Monday, with Lahore Qalandars defeating Multan Sultans by one run in the season opener. Shadab Khan spoke about the preparation ahead of the eighth edition of PSL.

Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan told PCB Digital:

“We plan ahead of the season on how we have to approach the upcoming tournament and we have done that already,” Shadab said

Shadab Khan added that he always enjoys playing against Karachi and he doesn’t want to lose the match against Karachi

“On a personal note, I enjoy playing against Karachi. It is one of the matches that I don’t want to lose as a captain or a player. It is not like I say this in the team huddle or something. It is just my personal desire not to lose to them, especially when we play in Karachi.”

The Lahore-Karachi rivalry is one of the exciting contests of PSL 2023.