Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has named three players who can replace Babar Azam has captain in Test cricket.
While speaking on Haarna Mana Hay, Razzaq said that Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood are good options for the captaincy role.
“If you want to change captain, then you have the option of Sarfaraz. Rizwan and Shan Masood are options as well. A captain should not be just a good cricketer, he should be a good person as well. These three have these qualities and will look after the players,” said Razzaq.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), led by chairman Ehsan Mani, had appointed Azam as captain in the longest format of the game in 2020. The right-hander replaced Azhar Ali in the role.
Azam has led Pakistan in 20 Tests, which included 10 wins, six losses and four draws.
The ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 has also not helped Azam’s case as he has been criticised by fans and former cricketers for his below-par captaincy bearing in mind that Pakistan are on the brink of exit from the mega event.
Pakistan need to win their remaining three matches in the World Cup and hope other results go their way if they want to qualify for the semi-finals.
Pakistan’s remaining ICC World Cup 2023 matches
October 31 - vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
November 4 - vs New Zealand Bengaluru (Day match)
November 11 - vs England in Kolkata
Pakistan squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, M Wasim Jnr, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha.
Travelling reserves: Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Zaman Khan
- Abdul Razzaq
- Babar Azam