Why the Pakistani Cricket Team Needs a New Captain…!

Babar Azam, undeniably one of the world’s finest batsmen, finds himself in a situation necessitating his replacement as Pakistan’s captain for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.

Firstly, Babar’s batting form has faltered in recent months. Over his last 10 ODIs, he’s managed a mere average of 31.50, well below his career average of 47.62, with his highest score being only 74.

Secondly, Babar’s captaincy has come under heavy criticism from numerous experts. He’s been faulted for his defensive approach, erroneous player selection, flawed field placements, questionable bowler choices, and subpar pitch reading skills. Furthermore, he’s overseen the loss of many winnable matches, and his communication skills are in dire need of improvement.

Thirdly, Babar is laboring under a substantial workload. Currently captaining Pakistan across all three formats while also being a leading batsman has undoubtedly taken a toll on his form.

Replacing Babar Azam as captain would offer him the opportunity to focus on his batting, while allowing the team to benefit from a more exuberant and tactically astute captain.

In this context, appointing Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain with Muhammad Rizwan as vice-captain would inject fresh energy into the team. Afridi is a proven strong leader and a stellar role model for younger players, while Rizwan, as a world-class player and one of the best wicketkeeper-batsmen in the game, would provide invaluable guidance.

Last but certainly not least, the Pakistani team will require stellar batting performances from Babar throughout the World Cup campaign, something that might be unattainable if he’s burdened with the strenuous responsibilities of captaincy during the demanding tour of India.

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad
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