PCB central contracts: Shaheen Shah Afridi demoted to Category B; Fakhar, Iftikhar, Mir omitted

The Pakistan Cricket Board demotes Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B and excludes Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Osama Mir from central contracts for the 2024-25 season. Fitness issues are cited for this decision. Emerging cricketers are offered contracts, while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan retain A category status.