The visit aims at gathering firsthand insights into the training camp and to extend gratitude to the Pakistan Army for their invaluable support in organising the camp.

The former captain expresses surprise over their decision, and suggested Mohammad Rizwan as the suitable candidate for the role of captaincy.

The sources say that the selection committee members presented various arguments both for and against appointing Shaheen as captain, leading to a lack of consensus.

The sources within the PCB say that the negotiations with renowned international coaches have entered the final phase.

The series will be played in Rawalpindi (18, 20 and 21 April) and Lahore (25 and 27 April). The matches are set to begin at 730pm.

Osman Wahla, PCB Director International, says all payments in the nine editions of the PSL had been made promptly.

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi saysPakistan is set to host an ICC Tournament which is an absolute pleasure and a welcome development not just for the board but also for the fans across the country who are an important stakeholder in this sport.

The sources say that that some seniors had suggested removal of Shaheen Afridi from the captaincy of national T20 team after the poor performance of Lahore Qalandars under him as well as poor performance during the New Zealand tour.

Ronchi who is working with the Kiwis as coach is deliberating the offer, the sources familiar with the development say.

The former all-rounder reconsiders his decision regarding retirement from the cricket after his meeting with the PCB authorities.