Shaheen Afridi’s sacking nears as PCB asks Babar Azam to return as captain
The Pakistan Cricket Board appears to be rethinking its leadership choices, with whispers suggesting a possible return to captaincy for Babar Azam. This comes after recent stints by Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi in Test and T20I formats, respectively, haven’t yielded the desired results for Pakistan Cricket Team.
Sources within the PCB told that there is a shift in thinking, with doubts emerging about Masood and Afridi’s ability to lead the national side effectively. This change in stance coincides with the recent appointment of a new PCB chairman.
While Babar Azam might be open to reclaiming the captaincy, he reportedly has some reservations. He’s seeking assurances from the new chairman before committing himself to the role. This comes after being removed from captaincy in all formats last year following Pakistan’s disappointing World Cup performance.