Babar Azam is being compelled to grow to be weak, which isn’t good: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has supported Babar Azam amidst criticism from specialists and media. Under Azam’s captaincy Pakistan have carried out poorly in residence Tests, that has sparked uproar towards the captain.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 11, 2023 15:59 IST

Babar Azam has been criticised for the results of the Test group. (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been below hearth for the efficiency of his group within the longest format of the sport. After getting whitewashed by England within the 3-match Test sequence, Pakistan additionally did not win a single Test match towards New Zealand in residence circumstances. Controversies about pitch, group choice and the ways had been born within the 2-match Test sequence for which Babar Azam and the group administration had been slammed within the media.

Speaking forward of the ODI sequence towards New Zealand, former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has stated that it’s not good for Pakistan cricket if individuals are attempting to drag the captain down.

“It is visible, Babar is being forced to become weak, which is not good. The kind of press conferences and questions being asked from Babar, everyone is watching,” Misbah stated to Geo News.

While Babar has loved a very good run in Test cricket itself, Pakistan have did not dominate a single match in residence circumstances. Misbah is of the opinion that if a shift of management has to come back, it must be a collective determination.

“If there is a decision to be made, everyone should sit together and make a decision. The players, the selection committee, and the board should sit down and make a decision comfortably. They should review the situation and If they think changes should be made, then they should do it. If you put pressure on someone for any other reason, the whole team will be disturbed. It should not happen,” Misbah stated.

The former batter nevertheless lauded the Pakistan facet for its white-ball exploits and referred to as them a powerhouse in world cricket.

“Pakistan group is undoubtedly a powerhouse in white ball cricket. Pakistan’s bowlers and batters are prime in white ball cricket,” Misbah stated.

Misbah additional added that break up captaincy was not the best way ahead because it creates a political atmosphere within the group.

“Appointing separate captains shakes up everything as it gives birth to competition. It creates a political environment,” he concluded.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Jan 11, 2023