Pakistan cricket staff skipper Babar Azam© AFP
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam arrived in Lahore on Monday following the failed World Cup marketing campaign, with the phrase going round that he won’t voluntarily step down and watch for the the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a name. Babar, who was obtained by his relations on the Lahore Worldwide Airport, regarded downcast as he got here out of the constructing surrounded by safety personnel. The insider phrase is that Babar will meet PCB chief Zaka Ashraf this week and can take a name on his all-format captaincy after the assembly. Pakistan, the 1992 champions, didn’t make it to the semifinals after an unimpressive run the place they misplaced 5 of the 9 league matches. Babar was first made the white-ball captain in late 2019 and, in 2021, he additionally took over because the Check skipper. He has led Pakistan in two Asia Cups, two T20 World Cups and the continued ODI World Cup with out profitable any title.
The staff’s dismal efficiency in India has divided the cricket fraternity within the nation on whether or not Babar must be retained as captain or different choices must be thought-about.
Outstanding amongst these supporting him are PCB’s former chairman, Ramiz Raja, and former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who had initially mentioned pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was able to be Pakistan captain.
At the same time as the talk rages on social media and numerous different platforms on whether or not Babar must be changed or not, PCB chief Zaka Ashraf has mentioned that he’ll seek the advice of some former gamers within the coming days earlier than deciding the longer term plan of action.
Pakistan have two robust excursions developing towards Australia and New Zealand in December-January.
Pakistan batter Shan Masood, wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi are being seen as doable captaincy candidates.
With the staff scheduled to go away for Australia in early December, the PCB has two weeks to determine on the longer term line of motion.
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