- Judged by Najam Sethi, Haroon Rasheed and Mickey Arthur.
- Babar will also lead the team in all the series till the World Cup.
- Sources say that Babar has been taken into confidence on the decision.
Islamabad: One of Pakistan’s most successful captains, Babar Azam, will continue to lead the national team until the World Cup 2023 in India later this year. News Sources reported on Sunday.
While the official announcement is yet to be made. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sources have confirmed to the publication that officials comprising Chairman Management Committee Najam Sethi, Chief Selector Haroon Rashid and Director of Coaching Mickey Arthur have unanimously decided to restore confidence in Babar as captain till the mega event. .
Apart from leading the team in the World Cup, he will be seen captaining the team in all the series and events leading up to the mega event.
Among them, a two-Test series against Sri Lanka, a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan and Asia Cup Pakistan will host in September.
“After a series of meetings over the past few weeks, including online meetings in mid-April and a personal meeting with Arthur, the troika has decided to stay with Babar as team captain until the World Cup.
“It is believed that since there was no other potential candidate who could come close to his abilities as a cricketer and captain, the best and most sensible approach is to retain Babar as captain till the ODI World Cup 2023. to be maintained,” the source confirmed. . From News.
Apart from this, Babar is also unbeaten on the batting charts in the format, leading the team to the world No. 1 position in ODIs (for just a few hours).
“His ability to handle the team in difficult situations and his personal contribution which makes him a leader who can lead the team from the front, makes him one of the best not only in Pakistan but across the world.
“The decision to retain as captain till the World Cup was unanimous as all three officials during the meeting were convinced that Babar stood at the top of the list of captaincy aspirants for the extravaganza,” maintained the source.
The decision to retain Babar as captain ended all speculation that the PCB was considering other options or that there was more than one candidate for the post.
It is also learned that Babur has already been taken into confidence on the decision.
“It has mainly been to get his help and guidance when it comes to selecting the team members for the upcoming series for the Asia Cup and later the World Cup. It is like a decision in time. (stitching) Saves nine scenarios.
“Since Pakistan will host the Asia Cup and the World Cup is also scheduled in the subcontinent, a timely decision is always beneficial in good preparation,” the source added.
Even Sethi, in his recent interaction with the media, hinted at keeping Babar as captain till the World Cup. “I don’t think there is a better option for a job,” he had said.
However, in between, there were rumors that Arthur was not comfortable with Babar and was more inclined to give the responsibility to Shan Masood.
But Shaun has nothing to back his credentials as he scored 158 runs in eight ODI innings at less than 20 runs per innings and that too did not help his cause as a top-order batsman. could do