Babar Azam (Photo- ICC)
Pakistan cricket team captaincy: The phase of difficulties in Pakistan cricket team is not showing any end. Amidst continuous poor performance, the team's T20 and ODI captain Babar Azam has suddenly resigned, after which there is panic in the team. Babar was expected to captain Pakistan in the upcoming white ball matches, but his resignation. Now there is panic in PCB. Shaheen Afridi had earlier held the post of white ball captaincy for some time, but before the T20 World Cup, this post was again handed over to Babar. But this did not bring any change in the fortunes of Pakistan, because in the tournament they had to face India and Had to face a crushing defeat against debutant USA.
PCB looking to adopt new strategy
Several names are doing the rounds, with the likes of Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi reportedly being the frontrunners for the leadership role. However, according to a PTI report, the Pakistan Cricket Board may opt for three different captains in all three formats. “Mohammed Rizwan is the obvious choice for white-ball captaincy because, along with Babar, he is the only player to have been selected in all formats of the game. Babar has been captain in all three formats for more than three years,” a source told PTI. , but Kirsten and the selectors have doubts about whether Rizwan will be able to take charge in the coming months and also lead the team in ODIs and T20s.”
Pakistan cricket team's busy schedule
Pakistan have to play 18 ODI and T20 matches between November and December and it could be difficult if captains are appointed for all formats. There are also Test series against South Africa and West Indies and the much-awaited Champions Trophy will also be hosted by Pakistan. The report also mentions that the PCB may opt for different captains in ODIs and T20Is or appoint a strong person as vice-captain to ease the pressure on Rizwan, who could be named Babar's successor. Is.
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