Former speed star fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar released an important and surprising statement about Sarfaraz Ahmed after he was sacked from the captaincy.
Shoaib Akhtar, the former speed star fast bowler of the national cricket team, blamed Sarfaraz Ahmed for being sacked from the captaincy.
Commenting on his YouTube channel after the removal of Sarfaraz Ahmed from the captaincy, Shoaib Akhtar said that the removal of Sarfraz from the captaincy is a big news, it is possible that Babar Azam will be made the ODI captain as well.
He said that Sarfaraz made his place in the team with good performance, when he came to the team, he focused on batting and tried to perform everywhere, but till the Champions Trophy, Sarfaraz Ahmed was lost somewhere as a captain.
The former speed star said that Sarfaraz was stuck under Mickey Arthur, he was not able to take any decision and not make any selection. The decision has to be made by you and come forward, take responsibility and correct your number in the batting.
Shoaib Akhtar further said that Sarfraz had been explaining for two years that if there is no performance, there will be no place in the team. Sarfaraz has not seen a more difficult time than us. If he doesn’t perform, he will have a problem.
He said that I had also criticized Sarfraz’s fitness and said that if he does not improve his fitness, he will throw him out in the same way.
Shoaib Akhtar said that there was no fault of anyone else in what happened, everything happened because of Sarfaraz himself, he was telling him to make his own decisions and stop talking behind the wicket, he was talking from behind the wicket. Kerr used to confuse the bowler.
The former fast bowler predicted that Sarfaraz will not be kept in the team now, I guarantee that, I think Mohammad Rizwan will come as Test skipper and he will be brought in ODIs as well. Kamran Akmal may return in the T20 and may get a chance as a keeper, but Salman Butt and Sharjeel Memon are also being mentioned.
Sarfraz was abused after being removed from T20 captaincy: Ex-bowler
He said that Sarfraz should not have been removed from T20 captaincy, Pakistan played 35 matches under his leadership and won most of them, I think Sarfaraz has been abused in this regard. CB and the new management don’t want to keep Sarfaraz in the team anymore, so Sarfaraz will not get T20 captaincy anymore and don’t know what his future is.
Shoaib Akhtar said that Azhar Ali becoming captain will not change the results, matches against Australia will be very difficult, Aamir’s retirement is very unfortunate.
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**Interview with Shoaib Akhtar on Sarfaraz Ahmed’s Captaincy Removal**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Shoaib Akhtar! Thank you for joining us today. Following Sarfaraz Ahmed’s recent removal from the captaincy of the Pakistan cricket team, you made some striking comments. Can you tell us what prompted your remarks about him being a “brainless captain”?
**Shoaib Akhtar:** Thank you for having me. Well, my comments stem from the concern I have for our cricket team’s performance. When Sarfaraz was captain, his leadership skills were questionable. I believe he lost his way after the Champions Trophy. While he had shown promise initially, there came a point where he seemed overwhelmed and unable to make effective decisions.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that Sarfaraz had potential but became ‘lost’ as a captain. What do you think were the key factors that contributed to this?
**Shoaib Akhtar:** A big factor was his reliance on Mickey Arthur, which hindered his ability to make crucial decisions. Cricket is a game of instincts, and a captain needs to be decisive. Sarfaraz seemed stuck, unable to take responsibility or even alter his batting approach. Performance is everything in cricket, and he needed to assert himself more.
**Interviewer:** You’ve hinted that Babar Azam may take over captaincy roles moving forward. What makes you believe that he would be a better choice?
**Shoaib Akhtar:** Babar has shown immense talent and has the right mindset for leadership. He is performing consistently with the bat and has an understanding of the game. I think he has the potential to not just lead but inspire his teammates, which is crucial for success.
**Interviewer:** In your opinion, what should Sarfaraz Ahmed do next to regain his standing in the team?
**Shoaib Akhtar:** Sarfaraz needs to focus on his own performance and regain his batting form. He must prove that he still belongs in the team, regardless of captaincy. If he can perform and show his worth, I’m sure opportunities will come his way again.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Shoaib, for sharing your insights on Sarfaraz Ahmed’s situation and the future of Pakistan cricket.
**Shoaib Akhtar:** My pleasure! It’s important to support our players and hope they return stronger.
