The Pakistan cricket workforce’s Cricket World Cup 2023 marketing campaign by no means actually took off. With solely 4 wins in 9 matches, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan aspect completed their Cricket World on a disappointing be aware. Nothing actually labored for the Pakistan cricket workforce. On prime of that there have been stories that the Pakistan Cricket Board was not likely pleased with Babar Azam’s captaincy. The star batter was closely criticised by former Pakistan cricket workforce gamers. Naturally, Babar was sad.
He gave a pointy response to the criticism forward of Pakistan’s last round-robin stage match in opposition to England. “It is very straightforward to offer opinion on TV. If somebody needs to supply recommendation, they’re welcome to name me straight, my quantity is thought to everybody,” Babar Azam mentioned, referring to the criticism.
The remark appeared to haven’t gone down effectively with a number of former Pakistan cricket workforce gamers Wasim Akram and Shahid Afridi.
“That response wasn’t wanted in any respect. Simply concentrate on enjoying effectively. Carry out in a means that nobody has to name you,” Shahid Afridi was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
Pakistan tempo nice Wasim Akram additionally mentioned one thing related. “Should you do effectively, every thing goes superb. However for those who do not, then it’s important to be answerable to folks and the press. And don’t be concerned about what folks say, you want to be proof against this,” Wasim Akram was quoted as saying by the report.
Former cricketers Waqar Younis, Aqib Javed and Shahid Afridi are into consideration for necessary posts within the Pakistan Board and workforce set-up after the World Cup, in accordance with a report by information company PTI. The names of Younis Khan and Azhar Ali are additionally doing the rounds as a brand new arrange shall be in place as quickly because the interim association ends.
The Zaka Ashraf-led 12-member committee, operating the PCB, has received a three-month extension which can finish in February subsequent 12 months.
A PCB insider mentioned necessary positions together with chief selector, Director of cricket and training workers of the nationwide aspect shall be up for grabs.
“After the World Cup because the Pakistan squad has to go away for Australia and New Zealand. Zaka Ashraf who heads the cricket administration committee operating the Pakistan Cricket Board affairs has already began discussing potential plans and appointments for the longer term,” the insider mentioned.
The supply mentioned that even the title of Shoaib Malik was into consideration for both captain or coach of the nationwide T20 aspect.
With PTI inputs
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