Babar Azam not fussed about captaincy criticism after winless run in dwelling Tests: I haven’t got to please anybody

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Skipper Babar Azam stated that he doesn’t like to fret about criticism and slightly, he prefers to remain focussed on his recreation and tasks

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 8, 2023 23:01 IST

Babar Azam not fussed about captaincy criticism after winless run in dwelling Tests. Courtesy: AP

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan captain Babar Azam stated that he isn’t frightened concerning the talks about his captaincy in Test cricket. Since January 2022, Pakistan have performed eight Tests at dwelling. Even as they’ve misplaced 5, they’re but to style victory. Recently, England whitewashed them 0-3 at dwelling.

After drawing the Test sequence in opposition to New Zealand 0-0, Pakistan are actually set to face the Black Caps within the three-match ODI sequence, which will get underway on Monday, January 9 on the National Stadium in Karachi.

Babar, who completed because the main run-scorer in worldwide cricket final 12 months, stated that he’s properly conscious of his roles and tasks, each as a skipper and batter.

“My job is to play cricket and enjoy. I know my game, my responsibility as a batsman and a captain, so I don’t have to please anyone and my aim is to win matches for Pakistan. We will try to switch off from Test and continue our good form and carry our momentum in white-ball cricket,” Babar was quoted as saying in the pre-match press conference.

The 28-year-old Babar also refused to undermine New Zealand’s white-ball team, captained by Kane Williamson.

“New Zealand has acquired a very good mixture and is among the greatest limited-overs groups. The captain, coach, and chief selector are on the identical web page as a result of that’s necessary for the betterment of the crew. We conveyed our opinion to the chief selector on the collection of gamers,” he added.

Pakistan have gained 17 out of their 20 ODIs in opposition to New Zealand at dwelling. They final misplaced to the Kiwis method again in 1996 in Karachi.

Pakistan have already named their squads and gave maiden call-ups to Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir and Kamran Ghulam. Fakhar Zaman and Haris Sohail additionally returned to the ODI setup.

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sabyasachi chowdhury

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Jan 8, 2023