ISLAMABAD – In the latest development in the Pakistan Cricket, top-orderbatsman Azhar Ali is likely to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as the team’s captainin the longest format of the game while wicketkeeper-batsman MohammadRizwan could serve as the vice-captain.
Pakistan’s head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has not been very pleased with what hehas seen from Sarfaraz Ahmed’s performance and if sources are to bebelieved, Misbah has reportedly spoken to Pakistan Cricket Board’s ChiefExecutive Officer Wasim Khan over the change of captaincy for a bettertomorrow.
As per the sources, Misbah-ul-Haq made it very clear to the PCB thatSarfaraz Ahmed should not lead the team but with a tough tour likeAustralia is on its way, the board is reluctant to try their hands with afresh captain in the cards.
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Mohammad Hafeez is in top contention to lead Pakistan in the limited-oversformat. As per the reports, the team management is experimenting with youngprospects for the Australia tour and in case if the team fails to deliverthe substantial outcome, the management can cite a reason, adding that theyare in the learning curve.
