Despite the Pakistan team’s below-par performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to retain Babar Azam as the national side’s white-ball captain after the tournament.
Although Babar will remain captain, changes to the team are expected due to its poor showing in the tournament. The Men in Green have suffered two losses so far, including defeats to the United States and arch-rivals India on June 9.
The team also struggled in their match against Canada on June 11, managing to chase down the 107-run target in 17.3 overs. They now face the risk of an early exit from the tournament, with their progression to the Super 8 stage dependent on the outcomes of other teams’ matches.
The PCB’s decision to keep Babar as captain follows Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s call for national support during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Speaking to the media, Naqvi urged the nation to back the team despite the setbacks.
“The consultation is ongoing, and it is not appropriate to discuss [the matter] further at this juncture,” Naqvi said while talking to a news channel outside the Parliament House on Wednesday.
Earlier this week, Naqvi expressed disappointment in the team’s performance after their loss to India. He indicated that the team’s poor performance signaled the need for significant changes.
“It seemed that a minor surgery would work, but after this bad performance, I’m now sure that a major surgery is required. The nation will soon see a major overhaul,” he said.
