Is the Karachi media behind the push for removal of Babar & appointment of Sarfaraz as captain

[MenInG]

Every presser a small bunch of journalists in Karachi make it their business to try and humiliate Babar Azam as captain, make statements disguised as questions in favour of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

It appears that there is a push from some in Karachi to re-install Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain in Tests, at the least.

Getting silly now.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Question "Do you have any regrets in not picking Sarfaraz Ahmed in the Test team for 4 years?"<br><br>Babar Azam "No, I don't have any regrets"<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvNZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvNZ</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1612079484991045635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Sarfaraz is 35 now. It would be a step backward if he becomes the captain of Pakistan again. They should look to find someone else.

 

[WengerOut]

Pathetic post-truth journalism is a worldwide problem.

 

[MenInG]

The bigger issue is that PCB aren't doing much to protect the dignity of THEIR captain. In no country would such journalists be allowed to hound their players.

 

[Barragan]

Rizwan was doing very well, so there was no need for Sarfraz.

If anything, Rizwan will be back soon because Sarfraz will struggle away. There is no doubting he is wonderful player of spin, which was the need at home.

 

[MenInG]

Rizwan was doing very well, so there was no need for Sarfraz.

If anything, Rizwan will be back soon because Sarfraz will struggle away. There is no doubting he is wonderful player of spin, which was the need at home.

Agree that Babar hasn't done well but surely Sarfaraz as captain? Isn't that a step back? Seems to be some sort of campaign

 

[cricketfan11]

Let us not make this about Karachi vs Lahore or some other region.

Sarfraz is a better captain than Babar anytime. I felt this even when Babar was appointed captain. In the current circumstances, Sarfraz as captain will prove more beneficial for Pakistan cricket than Babar remaining as captain.

The important point is that Babar should be removed as captain. Who is successor is can be debated. There is probably no genuine successor currently other than Rizwan or Shaheen but both of them have their limitations.

 

[TheSultan]

The voices are getting louder. I think people need to quietly get used to the idea that Sarfaraz will be test captain again.

Considering how poor babar’s captaincy is and with the lack of an alternative, I think you could do a lot worse.

Let’s stop the conspiracy and back Sarfaraz.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I think no wins in 8 matches is more responsible.

 

[The_KING]

Karachi media is the worst. I can't stand them.

 

[Barragan]

Agree that Babar hasn't done well but surely Sarfaraz as captain? Isn't that a step back? Seems to be some sort of campaign

No, Sarfraz should definitely not be the captain.

Like I mentioned above, Sarfraz will struggle away and Rizwan will make a comeback.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Looks like people have forgotten that Sarfraz batting had gotten so badly he would keep trying to hide himself lower and lower down the order. He was abysmal as a batsmen by the end.

Good for him for staying strong and coming back but I doubt it will last. Wicketkeepers don't generally continue playing Tests at his age and we have already seen how poorly he performed as a wicketkeeper during the series. Maybe he can play for another couple of years but at this point, his best skill is vs spin and his record overseas is poor. If Pakistan want to use Sarfraz as a WK in Asian condition and Rizwan in SENA conditions, I think that is acceptable and makes the most sense.

As for him coming back as a captain, it would be stupid & a step back.

 

[Savak]

Babar should look in the mirror and self respect does he deserve to retain the captaincy based on the teams results?

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Sarfraz is a better captain.

 

[Double Trouble]

Back would step as others mentioned he will struggle in SENA

Also not sure i could cope with Saf shouting at his players again

PCB should back Barber Azam as no other option

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Only a non cricket person would say Babar should be captain. Sarfraz has more fight and leadership ability than Babar in his little finger.

 

[TheSultan]

Looks like people have forgotten that Sarfraz batting had gotten so badly he would keep trying to hide himself lower and lower down the order. He was abysmal as a batsmen by the end.

Good for him for staying strong and coming back but I doubt it will last. Wicketkeepers don't generally continue playing Tests at his age and we have already seen how poorly he performed as a wicketkeeper during the series. Maybe he can play for another couple of years but at this point, his best skill is vs spin and his record overseas is poor. If Pakistan want to use Sarfraz as a WK in Asian condition and Rizwan in SENA conditions, I think that is acceptable and makes the most sense.

As for him coming back as a captain, it would be stupid & a step back.

Don’t fight it bro, embrace it. Sarfraz will be test captain again.

Only choice and million times better than Babar.

 

[Rana]

Injustice will never be forgotten

You will have to answer to it.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Every presser a small bunch of journalists in Karachi make it their business to try and humiliate Babar Azam as captain, make statements disguised as questions in favour of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

It appears that there is a push from some in Karachi to re-install Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain in Tests, at the least.

Getting silly now.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Question "Do you have any regrets in not picking Sarfaraz Ahmed in the Test team for 4 years?"<br><br>Babar Azam "No, I don't have any regrets"<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvNZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvNZ</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1612079484991045635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Question "you've been unable to win any of the last 8 Tests at home. Do you think you should step down as Test captain?"<br><br>Babar Azam "it's the white-ball series now. The Test series is finished. If you have a question about the ODI series, ask it"<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvNZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvNZ</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1612075652307361793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Fair questions unfortunately a chicken couldn't answer as he's a disgrace.

 

[Zaz]

People have short memories Theres a reason why sarfraz waa removed aa captain and at 35 shouldnt be getting it back

Pcb need to step in and tell these karachi journos where to go

 

[shokz1408]

Sarfaraz as captain should never have been removed. Same with Mickey Arthur. Babar is a good batsman, but a poor captain. I miss the days of Sarfaraz being captain, the aggressive leader we need.

Babar seems happy with mediocrity… as long as the team morale is good doesn’t matter about winning. Saqlains not worried about wins either.

 

[Bewal Express]

Agree that Babar hasn't done well but surely Sarfaraz as captain? Isn't that a step back? Seems to be some sort of campaign

And we saw with the NS being sent abroad and other examples, these campaigns work. Unlike many on here, I liked Sarfi when he played and felt at the time that Riz would struggle without competition from Sarfaraz.

 

[MenInG]

I think its more like Anyone But Babar situation - so all candidates will get support from the media.

 

[Saj]

I think some have become more vocal after 'their boy' Sarfaraz scored runs against New Zealand.

If he hadn't then I don't think some would be quite as vocal.

 

[Rana]

I think some have become more vocal after 'their boy' Sarfaraz scored runs against New Zealand.

If he hadn't then I don't think some would be quite as vocal.

The injustice to Sarfaraz cannot be denied. It will never be forgotten

I am British. I am neutral. I can see that the injustice towards him was evidently clear

 

[WCWinnerPakistan2019]

Karachi media is the worst. I can't stand them.

Listen to pendu media more ...

 

[WCWinnerPakistan2019]

The injustice to Sarfaraz cannot be denied. It will never be forgotten

I am British. I am neutral. I can see that the injustice towards him was evidently clear

Agreed. Was way better captain thn Babar...

 

[Bewal Express]

The injustice to Sarfaraz cannot be denied. It will never be forgotten

I am British. I am neutral. I can see that the injustice towards him was evidently clear

There was no injustice,Riz came in and did really well and when he lost form, he was dropped. This is how it works. Nobody owns the seat, you have to fight to keep it.

 

[Rana]

Sarfaraz dropped for no reason. Rizwan plays a few good innings

Fans: “Sarfaraz’s career is well and truly over.”

-Sarfaraz puts in the hard yards in domestic cricket. Carry’s drinks for 4 years and didn’t give up. Gets his chance because of outside intervention and not because the captain believes in him. BECOMES THE TOP SCORER AND MAN OF SERIES

Fans: “Wow what a player, both Rizwan and Sarfaraz can play in the same team”


No! Enough! Enough of the free rides and favouritism! The anger against Babar and the previous regime is totally justified. He and those who wronged an honest man like Sarfaraz deserve every single bit of it!

 

[Rana]

There was no injustice,Riz came in and did really well and when he lost form, he was dropped. This is how it works. Nobody owns the seat, you have to fight to keep it.

Rizwan was dropped because the new Regime had to send out their chief selector to go and make sure that Babar doesn’t announce his mate in the side against NZ. Rizwan was never dropped because of form and because Babar thought he needed an in-form keeper batsman

 

[Bewal Express]

Rizwan was dropped because the new Regime had to send out their chief selector to go and make sure that Babar doesn’t announce his mate in the side against NZ. Rizwan was never dropped because of form and because Babar thought he needed an in-form keeper batsman

That's basic even for you. If Riz had a scored a 100 in the England series he would still be playing. They would have used some other excuse to make their point

 

[Rana]

That's basic even for you. If Riz had a scored a 100 in the England series he would still be playing. They would have used some other excuse to make their point

If if if

Did he though???

 

[Bewal Express]

Sarfaraz dropped for no reason. Rizwan plays a few good innings

Fans: “Sarfaraz’s career is well and truly over.”

-Sarfaraz puts in the hard yards in domestic cricket. Carry’s drinks for 4 years and didn’t give up. Gets his chance because of outside intervention and not because the captain believes in him. BECOMES THE TOP SCORER AND MAN OF SERIES

Fans: “Wow what a player, both Rizwan and Sarfaraz can play in the same team”


No! Enough! Enough of the free rides and favouritism! The anger against Babar and the previous regime is totally justified. He and those who wronged an honest man like Sarfaraz deserve every single bit of it!

Stop talking about this regime and that regime. We lost to England team on a roll, no PK captain would have won against this England team, we lost to Australia who are in the top 2 in the World and have 4 or 5 World class players, we have 2. Your ignorance is mind boggling.

 

[Bewal Express]

If if if

Did he though???

That's my point, he didn't and that's why he was dropped. Do you even understand what your writing

 

[Rana]

As an out and out Pakistan fan to the core, there are some things that I can never ever forget:

1. Fakhar Zaman’s assault against Mitchel Starc in the World Cup semi final

2. Wahab Riaz’s first ball yorker/golden duck of Yuvraj Singh

3. Inzimam taking off his side against England at the Oval 2006

4. Mohammad Amir’s wicket of Dilshan in the World Cup 2010 final

And number 5. The unjust , the illogical removal of Sarfaraz by Misbah ul Haq, and his desperation to make Rizwan work over Sarfaraz

I will not forget all of these things, but I will never forgive number 5.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

I won't say Karachi media but a specific lobby of individuals whose only aim is to sow seeds of disruption in the team and victimize "their" cricketers (cricketers (Malik, Amir etc) who are friendly to the so called journalists or have some sort of connection with Karachi whether through the city or the KK.

Everything was fine 2 years back till Babar wasn't captaining KK. Since last year's PSL (I still don't rate franchise cricket anything close to international cricket), Babar has become the antagonist for them.

I agree there have been major blunders with selection especially in tests under Babar and there has been some unjustified power given to Babar (courtesy Ramiz Sir, by appointing a voiceless and clueless coaches and selectors) and Babar's tactics leave a lot to be desired but the way these people are trying to crucify Babar is appalling.

If Babar was from Karachi or was a puppet of KK (Ary), he would still be called the messiah of Pak cricket and the best thing to happen to Pak Cricket since IK. But as he isn't, let's project "our" players as victims.

I hope Babar is strong enough to silence these termites by improving himself.

 

[kingusama92]

Sarfaraz dropped for no reason. Rizwan plays a few good innings

Fans: “Sarfaraz’s career is well and truly over.”

-Sarfaraz puts in the hard yards in domestic cricket. Carry’s drinks for 4 years and didn’t give up. Gets his chance because of outside intervention and not because the captain believes in him. BECOMES THE TOP SCORER AND MAN OF SERIES

Fans: “Wow what a player, both Rizwan and Sarfaraz can play in the same team”


No! Enough! Enough of the free rides and favouritism! The anger against Babar and the previous regime is totally justified. He and those who wronged an honest man like Sarfaraz deserve every single bit of it!

To be fair, when dropped Sarfraz didn't deserve his spot.

His keeping was getting worse (it's still terrible) and his batting was also below-par. Sarfraz himself knew this as he pushed himself further down the order in that last year.

His average had fallen to 24.94 in the last two years before getting dropped and it was even worse outside the UAE. He averaged only 15.10 in England/SA/Ireland during that same period.

On the other hand, there's no doubt he was tactically a better captain than Babar. But that's not much of a standard.

 

[Bewal Express]

To be fair, when dropped Sarfraz didn't deserve his spot.

His keeping was getting worse (it's still terrible) and his batting was also below-par. Sarfraz himself knew this as he pushed himself further down the order in that last year.

His average had fallen to 24.94 in the last two years before getting dropped and it was even worse outside the UAE. He averaged only 15.10 in England/SA/Ireland during that same period.

On the other hand, there's no doubt he was tactically a better captain than Babar. But that's not much of a standard.

Your talking to guys that have very short memories. Don't give facts to people that have an agenda.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Rizwan in SENA: 8 matches, 42.53 average
Rizwan in Asia: 15 matches, 36.66 average

Sarfraz in SENA: 18 matches, 23.22 average
Sarfraz in Asia: 29 matches, 53.92 average (all 4 of his centuries coming in Asia)

It's pretty clear Sarfraz is poor vs pace but excels vs spin whereas its the reverse for Rizwan though his splits aren't as pronounced.

Use Sarfraz in Sri Lanka and use Rizwan in Australia. He should not be made captain at this age though. A couple of bad performances and his spot will be in question.

 

[giri26]

Sarfaraz returning as the wicket keeper is a short term solution. He did well against NZ but he is 35 years old and may only have a year or 2 left in him. He is already being trolled for his poor keeping. Now making him the captain would be disastrous as that would be going backward. This is similar to how Sachin & Azhar had a see-saw captaincy stint in late 90's, it can never be helpful.

 

[Bhaijaan]

The situation Babar Azam finds himself in, he has to take the blame for it. The brand of cricket he’s endorsing as a leader is negative and a matter of shame. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka would have done better in these last 10 tests played at home.

He might not be sacked though as there is a leadership vacuum in Pakistan cricket and no one else deserves it more than him. Sorry situation. No captain can survive a run like that in India, Aus, England.

 

[ArabKnight]

I will never forget this day.

When they came after Sarfraz. It was one of biggest injustices that I have witnessed in Pakistan cricket.

Sarfraz is a lion fighting against a very corrupt and discriminate system.

I hope destruction on those who have done mischief and injustice.

 

[Savak]

The situation Babar Azam finds himself in, he has to take the blame for it. The brand of cricket he’s endorsing as a leader is negative and a matter of shame. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka would have done better in these last 10 tests played at home.

He might not be sacked though as there is a leadership vacuum in Pakistan cricket and no one else deserves it more than him. Sorry situation. No captain can survive a run like that in India, Aus, England.

Don't worry, Babar Azam's sacking is on the cards. The PCB already bypassed him by appointing Shan Masood as VC

 

[Major]

Sarfraz was out of form, and was rightly dropped. Hopefully he will be booted from the test team with his terrible keeping

 

[jupiter2007]

It’s not the media, it’s a reality of our cricket. Sarfaraz could have been picked as a batsman but he was intentionally kept away from the team. Just look the stats of our special batsmen, most middle order batsmen have failed.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It's pathetic how much the Karachi media tries to further their agenda. Sarfraz averaged in the 20's for 2 years. Which is why he was dropped from the test side. Rizwan also did remarkably well in domestic across formats, which is why he was selected instead. But these idiots aren't interested in facts or reality. They are only interested in furthering their agenda. It's pathetic. And they don't deserve serious responses. They deserve arrogant one-line answers that exposes their questions as the agenda-driven rhetoric that they are.

 

[Minnowbasher]

Sarfraz is a poor test captain aswell. Under him we were whitewashed by Lanka at home, lost to Nz at home for the first time ever.

 

[Rana]

I will never forget this day.

When they came after Sarfraz. It was one of biggest injustices that I have witnessed in Pakistan cricket.

Sarfraz is a lion fighting against a very corrupt and discriminate system.

I hope destruction on those who have done mischief and injustice.

Just like the 5th of November is not forgotten in England

The injustice towards Sarfaraz will never be forgotten by those who truly loved Pakistan cricket.

 

[aukhan]

As a karachite, I apologize for the gutter mindset from the gutter press.

 

[emranabbas]

Only a non cricket person would say Babar should be captain. Sarfraz has more fight and leadership ability than Babar in his little finger.

This is the thing people don't understand the roles
Just because babar is a better batsmen it don't make him a better captain

Player management is totally a different role altogether getting the most out of your player isn't everyone's cup of tea, He just isn't the type of person who could motivate others. He is more of a go with the flow person keeps him self to self
I just can't picture him getting the most out of shadab or shaheen or even iftikhar.
The way things are going under him everyone just goes out and play their own games there is no game plan. Even regarding the game It's like if everything is all scripted and he just has to follow that script totally no game awareness and not understanding the game situation

Sarfaraz isn't a permanent solution but he needs to come in untill we can find someone with leader qualities captaincy should not be based on performance only has to be someone who has brains

 

[emranabbas]

The injustice to Sarfaraz cannot be denied. It will never be forgotten

I am British. I am neutral. I can see that the injustice towards him was evidently clear

British here too I'm not biased and I have nothing to do with karachi or lahore

injustice has happened 100%

We just want pakistan cricket to do better

 

[emranabbas]

I won't say Karachi media but a specific lobby of individuals whose only aim is to sow seeds of disruption in the team and victimize "their" cricketers (cricketers (Malik, Amir etc) who are friendly to the so called journalists or have some sort of connection with Karachi whether through the city or the KK.

Everything was fine 2 years back till Babar wasn't captaining KK. Since last year's PSL (I still don't rate franchise cricket anything close to international cricket), Babar has become the antagonist for them.

I agree there have been major blunders with selection especially in tests under Babar and there has been some unjustified power given to Babar (courtesy Ramiz Sir, by appointing a voiceless and clueless coaches and selectors) and Babar's tactics leave a lot to be desired but the way these people are trying to crucify Babar is appalling.

If Babar was from Karachi or was a puppet of KK (Ary), he would still be called the messiah of Pak cricket and the best thing to happen to Pak Cricket since IK. But as he isn't, let's project "our" players as victims.

I hope Babar is strong enough to silence these termites by improving himself.

Bro this has nothing to do with karachi I can name you many players from lahore who had the same treatments due to poor performances

 

[shaz619]

Injustice will never be forgotten

You will have to answer to it.

He was rightly dropped, he made 50 just three times in 12 innings before his comeback. Steiner math indicates that’s about a 25% rate of success. With you being an upstanding British citizen, is that good enough in our advanced society?

 

[zarak]

Rizwan was dropped because the new Regime had to send out their chief selector to go and make sure that Babar doesn’t announce his mate in the side against NZ. Rizwan was never dropped because of form and because Babar thought he needed an in-form keeper batsman

Okay but Rizwan didn't come into the team unfairly. Check his performances on hard overseas tours: Aus, New Zealand, and England where he averaged close to 50.

Also Sarfaraz made about 280 runs in the series and probably cost us 220 in catches.

 

[asfandyar]

Pakistanis start debating the technicalities of an event, when the entire principle that forms its foundation is flawed. E.g. martial law is wrong even if most economic prosperity occurred during that time. Similarly, Babar being a good or bad captain or doing injustices is irrelevant when it's neither his decision, nor the journalist's domain to ask such questions.

 

[shaaik]

The injustice to Sarfaraz cannot be denied. It will never be forgotten

I am British. I am neutral. I can see that the injustice towards him was evidently clear

Now we know where your hate for Rizwan stems from ..

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Bro this has nothing to do with karachi I can name you many players from lahore who had the same treatments due to poor performances

didn't say karachi, said the lobby based in karachi that uses victim tactics.

I have nothing against Karachi players or people of Karachi, actually I don't judge the performance of players based on which city/association they play for. I only got to know about this Karachi-players-targeted and Lahore-players-privileged and these terms through tv channels and stuff.

You can frequently hear this Karachi ka larka term in pressers and by some so called journalists/reporters.

I do agree nepotism and favoratism exist throughout Pakistan (talking about cricket only atm). But the propaganda that a certain lobby incites and misspreads is nauseating.


PS was a big supporter of Fawad and Asim Kamal for their inclusion in tests well. Would love for cricket development and investment in Balochistan, GB, AJK and tribal and least developed regions of all Pakistan.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

He was rightly dropped, he made 50 just three times in 12 innings before his comeback. Steiner math indicates that’s about a 25% rate of success. With you being an upstanding British citizen, is that good enough in our advanced society?

bro you are using reasoning and stats somewhere it doesn't exist or can be deciphered.

 

[Zaz]

Sarfraz was rightly dropped and Rizwan made the spot his own

Wheres the injustice? you make runs and keep well and you keep your spot Sarfraz hadnt been doing that and rizwan was

Thats how cricket works Perform u get picked

 

[SentOff]

Can I ask why every time questions are asked of a Lahori player, it has to do with Karachi?

When Sarfaraz was sacked - no one said it was the Lahori media or the fact that PCB is heavily represented by Punjabis. But every time, someone from Lahore/Punjab is under scrutiny, it is a conspiracy.

No one sits here and questions why Saud Shakeel only just made his test debut. Or why the likes of Fawad Alam and Tabish Khan were ignored during their peaks.

But the moment a test captain who hasn't won a home test in 3 back to back test series is questioned, it is because Karachi wants him out.

I am curious to know on here if the Lahoris/Punjabis would rather have a captain from their domain who never wins or a captain from Karachi who has a winning record?

And in no way am I insinuating that Sarfaraz should be captain. In fact, I strongly believe he shouldn't be. I don't know who the right candidate for captaincy is but if Babar doesn't turn things around in red ball cricket the writing will be on the wall for him.

 

[gazza619]

Sarfaraz is 35 now. It would be a step backward if he becomes the captain of Pakistan again. They should look to find someone else.

Correction he is 40. Please dont forget the +5 formula for Pakistani cricketers.

 

[Rana]

Correction he is 40. Please dont forget the +5 formula for Pakistani cricketers.

So Rizwan is 33?

 

[Plumb]

Yes Media is behind it!!! It doesn't matter losing test matches left right and center

 

[Plumb]

I will never forget this day.

When they came after Sarfraz. It was one of biggest injustices that I have witnessed in Pakistan cricket.

Sarfraz is a lion fighting against a very corrupt and discriminate system.

I hope destruction on those who have done mischief and injustice.

LOL noone will talk about this

 

[TheSultan]

Yes Media is behind it!!! It doesn't matter losing test matches left right and center

This is an important and overlooked point. People aren’t just calling for Sarfraz for the sake of it.

Babar has been a horrendous captain

There are no immediate and viable alternatives amongst the new batch

Sarfraz has come in and scored in every innings.

Naturally with his experience of captaincy, he would be a natural candidate.

No conspiracy here. Accept the inevitable.

 

[Plumb]

This is an important and overlooked point. People aren’t just calling for Sarfraz for the sake of it.

Babar has been a horrendous captain

There are no immediate and viable alternatives amongst the new batch

Sarfraz has come in and scored in every innings.

Naturally with his experience of captaincy, he would be a natural candidate.

No conspiracy here. Accept the inevitable.

my comment had sarcasm btw...

 

[zarak]

This is an important and overlooked point. People aren’t just calling for Sarfraz for the sake of it.

Babar has been a horrendous captain

There are no immediate and viable alternatives amongst the new batch

Sarfraz has come in and scored in every innings.

Naturally with his experience of captaincy, he would be a natural candidate.

No conspiracy here. Accept the inevitable.

Bhai why are you not talking about the 200 plus runs he cost in dropped catches

 

[Saj]

Not a good day for the anti-Babar lobby.

He led well, he scored runs and the team won and he didn't appear for the press conference

 

[Saj]

Don't worry, Babar Azam's sacking is on the cards. The PCB already bypassed him by appointing Shan Masood as VC

The guy who didn't even make the XI today.

 

[shamaan]

Don't worry, Babar Azam's sacking is on the cards. The PCB already bypassed him by appointing Shan Masood as VC

Shan Masood he's a poor mans Imaam Ul Haq he won't get in the team in the middle order.

 

[aukhan]

Malik, Misbah, Hafeez, and Azhar Ali all were unfairly targeted at times by the gutter Karachi press.

Previously these campaigns were for the Media darling Afridi and now it is for the Barkat wala Apna kaptaan.

 

[Rana]

Malik, Misbah, Hafeez, and Azhar Ali all were unfairly targeted at times by the gutter Karachi press.

Previously these campaigns were for the Media darling Afridi and now it is for the Barkat wala Apna kaptaan.

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The only guys brave enough to keep our cricket in check

More power to Karachi Media if that’s the case

 

[TheSultan]

Bhai why are you not talking about the 200 plus runs he cost in dropped catches

Because “bhai” we’re talking about captaincy

 

[TheSultan]

my comment had sarcasm btw...

Inadvertently you made a great point!

 

[FreakCricket]

Malik, Misbah, Hafeez, and Azhar Ali all were unfairly targeted at times by the gutter Karachi press.

Previously these campaigns were for the Media darling Afridi and now it is for the Barkat wala Apna kaptaan.

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azhar ali unfairly treated ? dude got the longest run for a tailender and nobody questioned him, writing was on the wall so decided to retire.

 

[Abdullah]

The injustice to Sarfaraz cannot be denied. It will never be forgotten

I am British. I am neutral. I can see that the injustice towards him was evidently clear

Can you run me past the injustices again please
All I can remember was that his batting had become laughable, to the point he was demoting himself to 8 or 9 in Odis,
He did well no doubt Vs NZ but this was his perfect scenario, slow spin pitches Vs average spinners is his forte- had this been in SeNa he wouldn't score a single 50.
Less said about the actual wicket keeping too

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Apparently Sethi is behind the push to appoint Shan Masood as captain for ODIs. A decision he reportedly came to after talking to Mickey Arthur.

Ludicrous decision if they actually go for it. Besides the fact that Shan does not fit into the ODI playing eleven such a decision will create alot of unrest in the dressing room because the team is united behind Babar as captain.

It will most definitely signal a return of the same toxic politics that has plagued our cricket for decades. Something the current generation had done well to quell. I guess this is what happens when you give power to these over-the-hill babas like Shakeel Sheikh and Haroon Rashid, and a guy like Sethi, who by his own admission does not know much about cricket.

Babar is far from perfect but it makes zero sense to remove him from limited-overs, where he has done so well.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

The bigger issue is that PCB aren't doing much to protect the dignity of THEIR captain. In no country would such journalists be allowed to hound their players.

If he couldn't win 1 single test out of 8 home tests , then of course questions will be thrown at him like this which is quite normal.

And the three teams are foreign to the conditions and not an asian side.

 

[Saj]

Some of the questions and comments to Babar are fair enough, but others stink of hatred and bias against him.

Some of these guys only get a sniff at the press conferences due to their media outlets being linked with PSL teams.

 

[shamaan]

Apparently Sethi is behind the push to appoint Shan Masood as captain for ODIs. A decision he reportedly came to after talking to Mickey Arthur.

Ludicrous decision if they actually go for it. Besides the fact that Shan does not fit into the ODI playing eleven such a decision will create alot of unrest in the dressing room because the team is united behind Babar as captain.

It will most definitely signal a return of the same toxic politics that has plagued our cricket for decades. Something the current generation had done well to quell. I guess this is what happens when you give power to these over-the-hill babas like Shakeel Sheikh and Haroon Rashid, and a guy like Sethi, who by his own admission does not know much about cricket.

Babar is far from perfect but it makes zero sense to remove him from limited-overs, where he has done so well.

I think he should be made captain in odis and Shadab in t20s.