Understanding Babar Azam’s Captaincy
With the World Cup now a thing of the past, the discussions on journalists are still ongoing on what is likely to happen to their national team captain going forward. The Pakistan team have performed under Babar’s captaincy, registering some sweet-and-sour moments when the skipper outplayed everyone else and a few dull performances that ended in cursing him.
Analysts and ex-players have different opinions. Some of them feel that he should continue as the leader, taking into consideration his calm and technical skills. Others point out that the repeated losses in the knockout stages of major events signify the need for a fresh direction and that a few structural changes would be most welcome.
When it comes to the matter at hand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appears to have taken a cautious stance and indicated that certain dynamics are being handled before anything is put in place; however, it is these dynamics that will eventually shape a decision on performance.
The public is awash with a large share of the opinion, with many of the latter advocating for the stay of ‘Young Inzamam’ based on his ability to bat and to handle responsibility.
Looking back, what CDC is planning for is also the T20 series, the Asia Cup. Other elements that could determine the next captain would be Pakistan’s success in these matches. However, cricket pundits such as Bazid Khan feel changing the captain can either destabilize or inflate the camp.