The Multan Test defeat has led to a sharp rise in criticism of Pakistan’s deteriorating performance. The squad lost the first Test against England by a crushing margin of 0–2, and they were unable to rally. They were touring Bangladesh when they lost 0-2. In Multan, they asked for a flat field, and they scored 556 runs in the opening half.
Most remarkably, on October 11, they became the first team in history to lose a Test match by an innings margin despite amassing 500 runs or more in the opening innings.
The sword hangs over Pakistani captain Shan Masood, as is customary with the team, and a report from Cricket Pakistan indicates that his leadership role may be in peril.
The team is struggling in both white-ball cricket and Test matches. They have not advanced to the knockout stages of any of the ICC competitions after 2022, with the exception of their last appearance in the T20 World Cup. Shaheen Afridi was selected the T20I captain, replacing Babar Azam, who lost his captaincy following the World Cup 2023 fiasco.
One notable increase in duty is the captaincy: Babar Azam
Gary Kirsten was selected the white-ball coach and Jason Gillespie the red-ball coach ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. When right-handed batter Babar decided to resign over two months after Pakistan’s group-stage exit and was named captain again before the tournament, things became even more complicated.
Although it has increased workload significantly, being a captain has been a gratifying experience. What makes me happy is spending time with my family, enjoying my batting, and putting my performance first. By taking a step back, I will be able to see things more clearly going forward and devote more of my attention to improving myself.
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I appreciate your steadfast faith in me and your support. A quote from Babar’s stepping-down post said, “Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me.”
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