Babar Azam's replacement identified by Younis Khan after Pakistan's retirement from World Championship: 'Why don't you make him captain?

Should Babar Azam continue to lead the Pakistan side after an embarrassing exit from the ICC T20 World Cup? Former cricketer Younis Khan has identified the potential successor to the opener in the limited-overs format. Finalist of the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan withdrew from the ICC event in the group stage. A shocking defeat to the United States of America (USA), followed by a heartbreaking loss to arch-rivals India, put Pakistan on the brink of a shocking exit.

With rain playing a spoilsport role in the deciding match between USA and Ireland, Pakistan's exit was punished as the co-hosts punched their tickets to the Super 8 with India of Group A. Showing a certain pride for the Green Army, Babar guided Pakistan to a victory against Ireland. in their final group match at the T20 World Cup. Addressing his future as captain of the Asian giants, Babar admitted that he has no plans to resign from his leadership role. Babar was reinstated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as captain ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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“Why can’t Fakhar Zaman be the captain”

Talk to Sports PTV after Pakistan's exit from the World Cup, former cricketer Younis extended his support to Fakhar Zaman for the captaincy. “Why can't Fakhar Zaman be the captain of the team, isn't he an artist? Didn't he do well in the last World Cup at 50? Who is this player who gave us hope? Zaman started the 2023 World Cup. However, the Cup in India went badly in the second half, which coincided with Pakistan's success His stellar debut at the top kept Pakistan in. contender, but it was too little, too late for them to go further in the tournament,” Younis said. .

“Who sacrifices his place? Fakhar Zaman! »

Babar has been leading the Green Army since 2019. The former world champions have also named Shadab Khan (6), Qasim Akram (3) and Shaheen Afridi (5) for a few matches in the shortest format. Babar is Pakistan's most capped captain in the shortest format. The former world No. 1 hitter captained the Green Army in 85 matches. Under Babar's leadership, Pakistan won 48 matches and recorded 29 defeats in T20Is. “Who is this player in the team who leaves his first place and finds himself at four, five or six? Who sacrifices his place? Fakhar Zaman! Why don't you make him the captain?” added Younis.