Babar Azam more likely to lose Pakistan Test captaincy, Saqlaiin Mushtaq could give up coach function

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, head coach Saqlain Mushtaq amongst others had a high-level assembly with former captain Ramiz Raja, who expressed his disappointment with the 3-0 sequence whitewash at house in opposition to England.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 21, 2022 23:35 IST

Babar Azam more likely to lose Pakistan Test captaincy by July 2023 (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Babar Azam may lose his job as Pakistan’s Test captain by July subsequent 12 months and is more likely to proceed as white-ball skipper whereas head coach Saqlain Mushtaq is more likely to step down from his function after the top of the New Zealand Test sequence in January, information company PTI has stated.

The report stated that Babar Azam and Saqlain Mushtaq flew to Lahore from Karachi to have a high-level assembly with former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja after Pakistan have been clear swept 3-0 in a Test sequence at house.

it was the primary time Pakistan had misplaced all Test matches in a sequence at house whereas Babar grew to become the primary captain from the nation to lose 4 successive house Tests in a calendar 12 months.

“A high-level meeting was held in the office of the PCB chairman Ramiz Raja at the Gaddafi Stadium in which chief selector, Mohammad Wasim also participated,” PTI quoted the PCB supply as saying.

Ramiz Raja, who was on Wednesday sacked as PCB chairman and changed by veteran administrator Najam Sethi, was heard explanations as to why Pakistan misplaced the Test sequence 3-0.

“Every aspect of the team, selection matters, the captaincy and Saqlain’s role were discussed threadbare in the nearly three-hour-long meeting,” the supply added.

Notably, the PCB introduced a 16-man squad for the 2-Test sequence in opposition to New Zealand, beginning December 26. Babar was named the captain of the squad.

DISCUSSION ON BABAR’S CAPTAINCY

Raja, in accordance with the report, was not proud of the choices made for the Test sequence and gave a chunk of his thoughts to the management group.

“Babar told the chairman that the injury issues with the three main fast bowlers, Shaheen (Afridi), Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah, had hit their plans hard and weakened the bowling considerably, allowing England batters to score freely,” it added.

The Test captaincy is more likely to go to Shan Masood or Mohammad Rizwan however the PCB would not wish to take away Babar proper now as it would have an effect on his morale.

Babar, in accordance with the report, had informed that Pakistan haven’t got the expertise and high quality to beat Test sides like England and Australia for the time being.

“A lot of discussion has been held on Babar’s future as Test captain and it was decided to maintain status quo for now.”

“But what is decided is that, in July Babar will be changed as Test captain,” it added.

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Dec 21, 2022