Summary
- Ahmed Shehzad, the opener for Pakistan’s cricket team, has stated that Babar Azam won’t continue as captain till the 2025 Champions Trophy.
- Speaking on his YouTube channel, Shehzad disclosed that the board will remove Babar Azam from his leadership if he does not voluntarily resign, implying that he will not hold the position until the Champions Trophy.
- Shehzad stated that Gary Kirsten, the head coach of white-ball, had already requested major adjustments before to the Champions Trophy, and Shehzad thinks this is the best course of action.
Ahmed Shehzad, the opener for Pakistan’s cricket team, has stated that Babar Azam won’t continue as captain till the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Shehzad disclosed that the board will remove Babar Azam from his leadership if he does not voluntarily resign, implying that he will not hold the position until the Champions Trophy.
Shehzad stated that Gary Kirsten, the head coach of white-ball, had already requested major adjustments before to the Champions Trophy, and Shehzad thinks this is the best course of action.
He went on to say that although Babar’s central contract and captaincy were not discussed in a private “connection meeting,” board officials have highlighted that Babar’s captaincy appeared to be in risk.
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