
Babar Azam set to return as captain in T20I, check reports
Reports: With Shaheen Shah Afridi’s tenure as Pakistan T20I captain coming to an end for one series, Babar Azam has once again been offered the white-ball captaincy.

Reports: With Shaheen Shah Afridi’s tenure as Pakistan T20I captain coming to an end for one series, Babar Azam has once again been offered the white-ball captaincy.

“I still dream to play for Pakistan!”, Mohammad Amir wrote on social media and made himself available for T20 WC 2024.

Naqvi seeks to update ICC on stadium upgrades and government stance while BCCI reiterates that India’s participation in Pakistan is contingent upon government approval.

The implementation of strict social media regulations by the PCB coincided with Mohsin Naqvi’s election as the new PCB chairman, succeeding Zaka Ashraf.

Misbah-ul-Haq criticizes the PCB for its haphazard policies, emphasizing the need for a well-structured approach and citing the importance of emulating successful cricketing systems in other countries.

Amidst the approaching Pakistan Super League, attention temporarily shifts to the 9th edition, while unresolved financial tensions between PCB and SLC are expected to escalate.

Misbah-ul-Haq expresses concerns about the reluctance of coaches, both foreign and local, to work with the PCB due to erratic policies. He emphasizes the need for long-term planning in Pakistan cricket, citing the impact of frequent changes in board leadership. Additionally, Misbah backs Pakistan’s prospects in the T20 World Cup and advocates for a nuanced No Objection Certificate (NOC) policy allowing players to participate in overseas T20 leagues based on specific situations.

The Pakistan Cricket Board faces ongoing turmoil as it restricts players to three T20 leagues per year, denying some NOCs for overseas tournaments, while making exceptions like issuing a third NOC to Azam Khan and Shadab Khan for the ILT20 to maintain relations with the Emirates Cricket Board.

Babar Azam is likely to lose his opening slot to Saim Ayub in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, with Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain, signaling a strategic shift by the new leadership group in Pakistan.
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