The real test happens either in ODIs or in Test matches when you're a captain.
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na, T20 is now more important.
It's a different matter that people might prefer watching ODI or T20 matches more. However, when it comes to discussing a captain's skills, in ODIs, the game needs to be strategized according to its duration. A longer race requires a better strategy.
That's the reason we don't have good captains. Who changes captain if they don't win world cup
People don't understand babar, they will never understand someone who's always willing to improve and go further beyond, it's why babar has gone from being average when he first debuted to what he is now, and knowing babar he will master spin eventually due to his willingness to improve, its why babar went from being a mediocre captain, to 2 finals in tournaments irrespective if the last t20 world cup was luck due to Netherlands vs South Africa.
Tbf, we don't have potential captains in the team, neither shadab nor rizwan.
Well, rizwan, shaheen, shadab they are all doing extremely well in PSL league as captains of their sides. They are for sure potential captains for Pakistan if babar resigns or dismissed from captaincy.
Shadab is a complete no no I'm sorry, same with rizwan.
Yes you are right that the difference between babar and other players are that babar always tries to improve and up his game either in batting or in captaincy. But you have to develop your backup options under the shadow of babar. The only player which i like in captaincy cap is shaheen but he is not long lasting and may become extremely average if captaincy burden is loaded on his shoulders. he can be a t20 captain for sure to start with
Babar is young however, only 28 turning 29, Theirs plenty of time for him still.
Because the WC should be the end point where you judge. Outside the WCs both T20 and ODI have absolutely no value anymore.
Consistency is also required if you want to achieve something. Like england did with morgan, they didn't dethrone him after disastrous 2015 world cup campaign.
It's a balance but I take your point
Shaheen has already shown his exceptional leadership for Lahore Qalandars in the PSL, so indeed he can be a strong choice after Babar.
Shaheen is a better choice indeed. But he's a bowler, a fast bowler and, playing a fast bowler in every match is a horrible idea. Rest is important considering their the ones doing the most physical work.
Good point. With so much cricket being played its important to protect your premier fast bowler. I dont see any other potential candidate to replace Babar apart from Shaheen. Shadab was touted at one point of time but his performances are ordinary off late so captaincy burden may further afect his performance.
Yes haris captained and haris captained well. But he's a future candidate, not a current one.
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Imad should have been the white ball teams captain post Sarfaraz. You would actually have a proper team and a proper approach. You all were blinded by hate towards him because he didn’t rate Rizwan.
Really? Maybe they can pay for him to do his A levels and possibly a undergraduate degree somewhere?
The ECB axed their rubbish in 2014, a year before the World Cup. They then had a horrendous tournament, knowing that they will turn it all around building up to the next one at home.
Who should be the captain?
Certainly, Rizwan and Shaheen has superior leadership skills as compare to babar. However, I dont think that our management has courage to make such a bold decision just before going into the World Cup.
Unless we reach the SF or better..
+1 Rizwan is def more astute
That’s not true. In the PSL, Rizwan and Shaheen have proven better captains tactically
Wait? How has he improved as a captain? Babar is a good bat and should have remained just that.
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