Former Pakistani bowler Mohammad Asif has identified the player he believes should replace Babar Azam as the captain of the national cricket team. The announcement comes after Pakistan’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, which led to Azam stepping down as captain across all formats.
In an interview with ARY NEWS, Asif named opening batsman Abdullah Shafique as the ideal candidate to take over the captaincy role. Asif highlighted Shafique’s leadership qualities and impressive performance at the World Cup.
Azam’s lackluster showing at the tournament has raised doubts about his role in the team, with many criticizing his performance as captain. In contrast, Shafique emerged as one of Pakistan’s top performers, finishing as the team’s second-highest run scorer at the World Cup.
Asif, who had a successful career representing Pakistan in over 70 matches, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, believes Shafique is the most suitable candidate to lead the team. Asif’s endorsement of Shafique comes as speculation about the next captain intensifies.
As for the ongoing World Cup, India and Australia are among the favorites for the title as the tournament reaches its final stages. The odds favor both teams as they compete in the semifinals, with India edging out Australia as the favorite to win.
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