ISLAMABAD – Pakistan have come up with a big announcement for Australiatour. They have appointed Babar Azam and Azhar Ali as the new Pakistan teamskippers in T20I and Test formats respectively. The days for Sarfaraz werealready not going well as a captain of his side. Now, PCB have removedtheir 2017 ICC Champions Trophy winning captain with immediate effect.
After getting bashed by *Sri Lanka*linkwitha clean sweep in the T20I series, this strong step was expected from theteam management. Moreover, he is not only sacked but also dropped from thesquad for Australia tour. This decision is being made as a warning forother players to improve their performances before they get dropped.
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Babar Azam is the number one batsman in T20I rankings for batsmen and wasrecently appointed as the vice-captain against Sri Lanka. But, is nowpromoted to lead the team in the shorter format of this sport. He alsoholds the experience of leading the U19 team in the 2012 ICC U19 World Cup.*Babar Azam looks positive after getting a new role*
When Babar was asked about how he felt on getting an added responsibilityon his shoulder. Top-order batsman said he is pretty confident and is readyto lead the team from the front in the upcoming series and will learn a lotfrom this new role.
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“To be named the captain of the No.1 ranked side in the world is thebiggest thing that has happened to my career to date. I am ready for thischallenge and also willing to learn more in the process. I feel it has beena natural progression for me and I am delighted that the *PCB*linkhasput faith in my capabilities.”
He also recited that it is very difficult to match the level of SarfarazAhmed, but will try to improve the consistency in the future, “SarfarazAhmed has led the side in the shortest format by example. Now, it is myresponsibility to take forward his accomplishments. So that we remain aconsistent, attractive and powerful side,” he added.
PCB have taken this step in order to keep the upcoming T20 World Cup inmind which is scheduled to take place next year. Pakistan’s assignment isto play T20I and Test series in *Australia*linkwill kick off from 3rd November 2019.
