Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag recently shared his critique of Pakistan captain Babar Azam following Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
During the tournament, Babar struggled with a disappointing performance, scoring only 122 runs at a strike rate of 101.66. His highest score was 44 runs against the United States.
Sehwag voiced his opinion, suggesting that if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decides to remove Babar as the captain for white-ball cricket, then he should also be excluded from consideration for T20 International matches. According to Sehwag, a captain plays a pivotal role, and if Babar cannot make substantial contributions, he should consider stepping down voluntarily.
In response to Sehwag’s remarks, Babar Azam stated that any decision regarding his captaincy would be made transparently and would ultimately be at the PCB’s discretion.
Sehwag’s comments have sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts and experts alike about the expectations of leadership and performance from team captains in international cricket tournaments. Babar’s response indicates his willingness to accept any decision made by the PCB concerning his future role as captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
As the cricketing community continues to assess Babar Azam’s performance and leadership abilities, all eyes are on the PCB’s forthcoming decisions and their potential implications for the team’s future strategies and selections.