Ready for Pakistan’s captaincy once more? Sarfaraz Ahmed responds to scribe after match-saving Karachi Test century

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, whereas responding to a journalist after his match-saving hundred within the Karachi Test, stated that his accountability is to again Babar Azam until the time he’s captain.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 6, 2023 20:54 IST

Ready for captaincy once more? Sarfaraz responds to scribe after Karachi Test century (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed, whereas responding to a journalist after his match-saving hundred within the Karachi Test, shut down any prospects of him main the Pakistan facet once more and stated that his accountability is to again Babar Azam until the time he’s captain.

Sarfaraz, who had beforehand captained the staff in all three codecs, was relieved of his captaincy in 2019 as a consequence of a poor run of type. However, many former cricketers imagine he’s higher suited to guide the staff in red-ball cricket than present captain Babar Azam.

Sarfaraz Ahmed’s counter-attacking century thwarted New Zealand’s bid for a series-clinching victory, because the second check between the groups led to a dramatic draw on Friday after an action-packed last day. When play was halted as a consequence of inclement climate, New Zealand was one wicket away from victory and Pakistan was 15 runs away, leading to a 0-0 collection tie.

“Changes happened in the selection committee and I got my opportunity. Shahid bhai (Afridi) called me and said I would be playing. While we were having our practice, Captain Babar also told me I would be playing and told me to be prepared,” Sarfaraz Ahmed instructed reporters within the post-match presser in Karachi.

“Thank Allah, I got an opportunity to play. Good things have started to happen. Shahid bhai has played cricket with me, he has seen me play. I think your ability to play at the highest level depends on two things, form and fitness. If you have form and fitness, then definitely, you can play until you are 40 or even 42.

“You requested me about captaincy, see, at the moment, Babar Azam is the captain, until the time he’s captain, it is our accountability to assist him totally,” Sarfaraz added.

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Jan 6, 2023