Babar Azam Rejects PCB’s Test Captaincy Proposal Amidst Management Concerns

Before this latest twist, PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf had expressed concerns about the performance of the coaching staff, particularly head coach Mickey Arthur and head coach Green Brad Burn. The PCB Management Committee, led by Zaka Ashraf, had conveyed their dissatisfaction with the team’s recent performance, prompting a decision to revamp the management for the upcoming Australia tour.

Pakistan’s Cricket Team Heads Home After ICC Cricket World Cup Exit

Pakistan’s hopes of progressing to the semi-finals were dashed when they couldn’t secure the required qualification, despite their valiant efforts throughout the tournament. While there were moments of brilliance and individual performances, including Shahin Shah Afridi’s exceptional fast bowling and Babar Azam’s elegant batting, the team faced stiff competition from other cricketing nations, ultimately falling short of a semi-final berth.

Shahin Shah Afridi Equals Former Captain Wasim Akram’s World Cup Record

Left-arm fast bowler Shahin Shah Afridi achieved this milestone by claiming a total of 18 wickets during the 2023 World Cup, a performance that drew comparisons to the legendary Wasim Akram’s outstanding record from the 1992 World Cup. Wasim Akram, a cricketing icon, had also taken 18 wickets during the 1992 World Cup, which led Pakistan to its first-ever World Cup victory.