The former captain of the national cricket team, Shahid Afridi, dismissed the decision of Sarfaraz Ahmed as the captain and made Azhar Ali the captain, while the decision of making Babar Azam the T20 captain was wrong.
Shahid Afridi said on Sarfaraz Ahmed’s removal from the team leadership that it is not necessary to play as a captain all his life.
On his YouTube account, Shahid Afridi congratulated Sarfraz Ahmed and said that Sarfraz has done a lot of services for the national cricket team, he won the Champions Trophy for Pakistan and also brought the team to the first place in the T20 ranking.
Shahid Afridi said that he will tell Sarfraz Ahmed that there is no need to be heartbroken, it is not necessary that one should play as a captain all his life.
Bom Bom Afridi said that difficulties keep coming in life, Sarfraz Ahmed has enough time, he can make his place again by showing good performance in domestic cricket.
Regarding Azhar Ali, the former captain said that the Pakistan Cricket Board has taken a good step by making him the captain of Test cricket, hopefully Azhar Ali will maintain his performance.
However, regarding making Babar Azam the captain in T20, Shahid Afridi said that Babar Azam is performing consistently and he is the backbone of the team.
Afridi said that keeping Shoaib Malik in mind for the 2020 World Cup, it would have been a better decision if Shoaib Malik was made the captain because Shoaib Malik is an experienced player and has played T20 leagues around the world.
It should be noted that after the humiliating defeat in the T20 series at the hands of the inexperienced Sri Lankan team, Sarfraz Ahmed’s stars are in rotation and he has been dropped from the team along with the removal of the captaincy of all three formats.
Azhar Ali has been appointed as the captain of the national Test team, while the captaincy of the national T20 team has been entrusted to Babar Azam, while the captain of the ODI team will be appointed later.
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**Interview with Shahid Afridi on Leadership Changes in Pakistan Cricket**
**Interviewer:** Good evening, Shahid! Thank you for joining us today. There’s been a lot of discussion regarding the recent changes in the leadership of the Pakistan cricket team. Can you share your thoughts on the decision to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain?
**Shahid Afridi:** Good evening! It’s a pleasure to be here. Regarding Sarfaraz’s removal, I believe it’s essential to recognize that leadership in cricket can be a challenging role. Sarfaraz has done remarkable work for the team, particularly winning the Champions Trophy and elevating us to the top of the T20 rankings. However, it’s not necessary for anyone to captain the team for life. Change can be good for the team’s dynamics.
**Interviewer:** That’s a valid point. You mentioned that Sarfaraz has served the team well. What specifically do you think he brought to the table as a captain?
**Shahid Afridi:** Sarfaraz’s passion and dedication have always been evident. He led the team with resilience and has a great understanding of the game. His ability to motivate the players and bring out their best performances during crucial matches is commendable. It’s a shame to see him go, especially after everything he’s accomplished.
**Interviewer:** With Azhar Ali taking over the captaincy now, what do you think about this decision?
**Shahid Afridi:** Azhar is an experienced player and has the potential to lead effectively. However, I feel that making Babar Azam the T20 captain was a rushed decision. Babar is an extraordinary player, but captaincy in T20 format requires a different skill set. It’s crucial for any captain to have the support of fellow players, and I hope this transition can happen smoothly.
**Interviewer:** What advice would you give to Sarfaraz as he steps away from the captaincy?
**Shahid Afridi:** I would advise Sarfaraz to stay positive and continue contributing to the team as a player. Leadership isn’t everything; he can still make a significant impact with his experience and skills on the field. The team always needs strong players regardless of captaincy status.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Shahid! Your insights are invaluable, and it’s always a pleasure to hear your perspective on cricket.
**Shahid Afridi:** Thank you for having me! It’s always great to discuss the future of our cricket.
