On Thursday, in Lahore, Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star cricketer met with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in a secretive and mysterious rendezvous. The meeting has caused a stir within cricketing circles as rumors swirl about the fate of the national team captaincy.
Babar Azam’s comeback as T20 captain?
According to insiders, Mohsin Naqvi and Babar Azam recently discussed the potential of the star batsman returning as the captain of the national team. The conversation took place after Shaheen Afridi took over as the captain for T20Is and Shan Masood led the team in Tests, both of whom had replaced Azam in the previous year.
The PCB had declared that a decision regarding Shaheen’s tenure as T20I captain would be made after the conclusion of the ongoing fitness camp on April 8. However, this clandestine meeting holds particular interest given its timing.
During a recent press conference, Chairman Naqvi was evasive when questioned about Shaheen Afridi’s future as T20I captain. He emphasized the board’s commitment to finding a long-term solution. Babar Azam, who stepped down as captain across all formats in November following a disappointing World Cup campaign, is now back in the spotlight.
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Although Babar Azam’s tenure as captain did not result in winning any major tournaments, his batting skills are still undeniable. Currently, the cricketing community is anxiously waiting for official announcements from the PCB. The situation in Pakistan cricket is at a critical point and a significant change in leadership may be imminent.
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