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October 2, 2024

Who Will Replace Babar Azam? Mohammad Rizwan Appears To Have The Highest Chances

Who Will Replace Babar Azam? Mohammad Rizwan Appears To Have The Highest Chances

Late last night, Pakistan’s star player and former white-ball captain Babar Azam announced his decision to step down as the captain of Pakistan T20I and ODI squad. 

This decision must’ve broken many hearts as Babar Azam is one of the most highly followed and loved cricketers. 

His resignation comes at a crucial time for the Pakistani team and the PCB would have to come up with someone who can pick up the team and take it forward. 

Wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan appears to have the highest chances of becoming the Pakistan team’s white-ball captain.

According to the sources, relevant PCB officials have been asked to hold consultations with Mohammad Rizwan for team selection.

Babar Azam cited heavy workload and the need to focus on his individual performance as the reasons behind his decision to quit captaincy. 

“Dear Fans, I’m sharing some news with you today. I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and Team Management last month,” stated Babar Azam in a statement on his social media platforms.

“It’s been an honor to lead this team, but it’s time for me to step down and focus on my playing role,” he added.

It’s worth noting that Mohammad Rizwan is one of the senior most players in the team. His consistently good performances have made him an indispensable asset of the team. 

It’ll be interesting to see how he fits in Babar Azam’s shoes.