Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has voiced his opinion regarding current captain Babar Azam, suggesting that Azam should consider stepping down from his role as captain of the Pakistan cricket team. Malik expressed concerns about Azam’s ability to bring innovation and strategic thinking to his captaincy. He believes that relieving Azam of the captaincy might unlock his full potential as a player, ultimately benefiting the team.
In emphasizing his perspective, Malik acknowledged that this viewpoint is based on his personal assessment of Azam’s performance as a captain. He perceives a lack of a creative edge in Azam’s captaincy, and despite leading the team, he sees limited progress. Malik holds that Azam has the potential to excel for Pakistan as a player without the added responsibility of captaincy.
Furthermore, Shoaib Malik recommended Shaheen Afridi as a potential candidate for the white-ball cricket captaincy should Babar Azam decide to step down. He cited Afridi’s assertive leadership for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League as a reason for his recommendation.
This discussion comes after India secured a significant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in a recent match, successfully chasing down a target of 191 runs. The ongoing scrutiny of Azam’s captaincy intensifies as former players weigh in on the team’s dynamics and future leadership.
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