Times of Islamabad

Is PM Imran Khan unhappy with Pakistani skipper Azhar Ali captaincy

Is PM Imran Khan unhappy with Pakistani skipper Azhar Ali captaincy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied the reports that Prime MinisterImran Khan is unhappy with Azhar Ali’s captaincy during England tour andwants him replaced as the Test captain.

Renowned sports journalist, Sajid Sadiq, said this in his tweet, quotingPCB.——————————

The development came a day after it was reported on several news channelsthat a member of PCB’s Cricket Committee, Wasim Akram, had complained tothe Prime Minister regarding Azhar Ali’s lack of leadership skills.——————————

He allegedly blamed Azhar for Pakistan’s defeat against England atManchester and urged the premier to recommend a new Test captain.

A number of former cricketers had criticized Azhar Ali for his defensivecaptaincy against England following the team’s defeat despite being in awinning position.