Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Imad Wasim has claimed that everyone in the team was surprised with the return of Babar Azam as the side’s T20I captain. After stepping down as the skipper post the debacle in the ODI World Cup 2023, Babar was handed back the reins just before the T20 World Cup. The batter replaced Shaheen Afridi, who had captained the side for just one series before being replaced.
How did Pakistan cricketers react to return of Babar Azam as captain?
“Yes, I was surprised,” Imad admitted when asked about Babar’s return to captaincy after the brief break. “What can I say, it’s ultimately the selector’s call. Whatever they thought was the best option, they picked and they picked the team,” Imad Wasim told a local news channel in Pakistan.
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Afridi was replaced as Pakistan’s T20I skipper just before the T20 World Cup. The pacer had led the side in only one series – against New Zealand – before the PCB decided to hand the reins back to Babar Azam. Afridi-led Pakistan lost the series 4-1, prompting the PCB to bring back Babar as the skipper
The move drew a lot of flak, especially after Pakistan were knocked out of the T20 WC in the group stage. Their embarrassing campaign included a loss to the USA cricket team as well. With the T20 WC done, Pakistan is once again staring at a captaincy change. Babar Azam’s fate will be decided by the board, selectors and coaches soon.
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