Pakistani captaincy options in Tests, ODIs and T20Is after Babar Azam?

[Savak]

2-3 years are enough to assess someone's captaincy, his selection decisions, field placements, bowling changes and overall leadership performance and i think everyone feels that Babar Azam is out of his depth as captain. There is going to be massive pressure on Babar to step down as captain or for the PCB to replace him.

This wont be a bad thing. The best batsman in the team does not necessarily have to captain the side i.e. Sachin Tendulkar, Joe Root e.t.c. Pakistan needs Babar Azam the batsman in all the formats.

In limited overs cricket our options are pretty clear i.e. Rizwan, Shadab, Shaheen. In test cricket the only option is Rizwan.

Team definitely needs a new direction.

 

[Suleiman]

Keep him as captain in ODIs and tests, he’s not doing anything wrong in either.

Remove captaincy in t20s, especially because that’s the only way he’ll bat at 3

 

[Barragan]

Rizwan is the man.

 

[Savak]

Keep him as captain in ODIs and tests, he’s not doing anything wrong in either.

Remove captaincy in t20s, especially because that’s the only way he’ll bat at 3

Don't agree. We saw his tactics against Australia. Pakistan needs Babar Azam the batter in all formats. There are other leaders in the team who look more natural in the job.

 

[Rana]

Rizwan is the man.

No he isn’t

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Babar should remain the Test captain.

ODI captaincy can go to Imam or Shaheen.

T20 captaincy can go to Shadab.

 

[Caved12]

It is all about reading the game at a faster pace and making the decisions on the go, unfortunately Babar is not that smart and is unable to read the game at a faster pace. Rizwan should take over and if not Rizwan then Shadab.

 

[ChTab]

I think Shahdab should be the captain of ODi's & T20I's. No idea who should be the captain for test but I don't want ZimBabar to be the captain in any format. He can captain the Karachi Kings team for I like.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

I don't think Rizwan is the man either, Shahdab, but if he is buddy buddy with Baber then now sure what difference it would make

 

[lahoriyah1234]

1 loss and the guns are out…Even England lost to Ireland and they happen to be the best team of the Tournament.

I am not defending Pakistan team performance against Zimbabwe. But clearly blame need to be put on Shadab Khan, I had an Australian coach in school and he used to tell us, when your turn come to bat make sure you come after winning the match or setting a winning total.

Shabab Wicked has put pakistan out of the WC here, it will haunt him for sometime.

Relying on Haider Ali… I mean it was Zimbabwe for god sake. Khushdil is ten times better than him and yet he sat down the whole WC.

Pakistan need to find a good talent in batting soon.

See you in WC 2023….

 

[moghul]

Sadly Imad has been out due to Waseem's personal issues with him , a very good T20 player, very experienced and well spoken , would make a very good T20 captain.

Whatever the case , team cannot afford and waste Babar's talent with him being the captain . Shadab seems to be the obvious choice ATM.

 

[Madplayer]

The captain has to be one of the first names in the playing XI as a player alone. When he is secure about his own place and performance, only then he can command respect from his team.

Unfortunately for Pakistan, there arent many players who are guaranteed a spot in the playing XI like Babar is. That was perhaps the wisdom behind appointing him. Tactically, Babar has been average at best.

But Idk who is guaranteed name in the playing XI that can replace him. Except Rizwan.

 

[Justcrazy]

Shan Masood is the man to be made captain.

 

[ChTab]

Shan Masood is the man to be made captain.

On what basis? Just because he speaks good english? He doesn't deserve a play in any domestic side let alone Pakistan's NT.

 

[IMMY69]

Shadab

Not only is he the only option but he's also the best option.

He also has to play test cricket.. as a bowler he's head and shoulders above any of the spinners Pakistan has.

 

[asadee]

I would have said Shadab but he has shown complete lack of match awareness while batting in this WC. Maybe Shaheen if he is fit. Fast Bowling captains have generally done better for Pakistan except Waqar

 

[Minnowbasher]

Either keep Babar as captain in all 3 formats or remove him as captain in all 3. As soon as you remove him from 1 format he will lose his confidence in captaincy in the other formats as well. If he ain't captaincy material then better to remove him completely so he can just focus on batting.

 

[Rana]

T20: Imad Wasim

ODI: Babar is fine for now unless he promotes Rizwan to open

Test: Babar is fine for now

 

[riddu]

t20: asif ali

odi: shadab

tests: rizwan or babar

 

[moghul]

How about Haris Rauf as T20 captain.

 

[Naveedahmed1]

How about Haris Rauf as T20 captain.

Shaheen shah Afridi

 

[Justcrazy]

On what basis? Just because he speaks good english? He doesn't deserve a play in any domestic side let alone Pakistan's NT.

He is tactically better , If he is made captain , you will notice yourself , he will not be making those mistakes.

 

[Noman]

We need to shah masood captain i t20,odi and testBecause I feel he is not selfish and hard working. Babar as captain has failed. Shah masood Will give up his captaincy and than We Can Make Rizwan captain. Shadab has not been a Good psl captain and is kind og selfish as a captain

 

[Noman]

Shan Masood is the man to be made captain.

Spot on he did also a Good job in Psl and he talks sense unlike Babar

 

[offstump]

The writing is on the wall for Shan to be made captain across all three formats. This is goona be a Misbah situation where he’s going to gain form as he ages.

 

[ChTab]

He is tactically better , If he is made captain , you will notice yourself , he will not be making those mistakes.

He doesn't deserve a place in the XI

 

[Justcrazy]

He doesn't deserve a place in the XI

Then who deserves ? Pakistan does not have world beaters in domestic circuit , the best is Babar Azam , who has bottled always in pressure games.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

He is ok for now in tests and odi but the coach needs to be replaced for these format. We need a hands on coach who has succeeded in other coaching roles, has coaching credentials and ideally is a proven Test player ( to give the media vultures at bay).

In T20's Shadab is the favourite and SSA is a left field option.

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Shadab is vice captain, he'll take charge after babar an will be successful captain in Pakistan history

 

[Major]

Options: Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam

Best option: Shadab Khan
Issue: Injury prone, always gets injured and is out. Abit too aggressive plays for the gallows, would be fan favorite but sometimes you need to be defensive. Attack is not always needed.

ODIs and T20: Shadab and Rizwan
Test: Azhar Ali or Rizwan

Experience wise, Iftikhar ahmed, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam and Rizwan have most experience. This matters in test cricket. Azhar isn't a fan favorite, Iftikhar isn't also liked and hasn't proved himself in test.
Better to make Rizwan test captain with Shaheen his deputy.

 

[Major]

Shadab

Not only is he the only option but he's also the best option.

He also has to play test cricket.. as a bowler he's head and shoulders above any of the spinners Pakistan has.

If shadab plays test cricket, his career will be cut short. He doesn't have the strength to last in the longer format as he breaks down alot.

Never seen a spinner with as many injury issues as Shadab and he picks them mostly in t20. Thus, if shadab wants to have a somewhat career in limited overs better to just not play test.

 

[Justcrazy]

Spot on he did also a Good job in Psl and he talks sense unlike Babar

Babar should concentrate on bhis batting , he is not pro active enough to become a captain.

 

[Justcrazy]

Shadab

Not only is he the only option but he's also the best option.

He also has to play test cricket.. as a bowler he's head and shoulders above any of the spinners Pakistan has.

He is selfish player , as a Captain PSL he never bowls in the power play or in the death , always hides himself as a bowler. He needs to lead from the front.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rizwan for Test and ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi for T20I. Reason being , both are successful captains in PSL. Rizwan has good leadership skills and Shaheen is aggressive in terms of captaincy which is demand of modren T20 cricket.

 

[kron]

controversial opinion but i find players like rizwan to be ideal for the captain role if only he wasnt so meek.
We need to think outside the box. A player with fighting mentality, who will seldom give up. Can lead his troops by example.
Always stands up in big occasions. To find such a player, we need to look at who makes those gritty knocks. Bowlers as captains i am very skeptical about as they often decide to over bowl themselves. Ideally someone who doesnt get injured often would be nice too.

shadab khan doesnt fit that bill either as he hasnt been performing well.
I say we have no choice but to stick with babar for now in tests

for t20 perhaps rizwan or anyone for the matter

in odi, imad wasim if he can be a proper starter as he has the fighting spirit to be a leader or we may have to make do with babar.

have different captains ideally for the 3 formats.

 

[Kianig89]

Like it or hate it, Babar is the best candidate to lead please let him continue this chop and change culture has destroyed Pakistan cricket and only led to grouping and lobbies

 

[saqib.rai]

Rizwan for Test and ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi for T20I. Reason being , both are successful captains in PSL. Rizwan has good leadership skills and Shaheen is aggressive in terms of captaincy which is demand of modren T20 cricket.

If we are to go the captaincy change route, this is what should happen. But I feel white ball cricket should have ONE captain so Shaheeb to lead in ODIs as well?

I am amazed at people who are suggesting Sarfraz and Shan Masood. That would drag our cricket back many years if sense doesn't prevail and we go that route

 

[Cricket Warrior]

If we appoint three different captains it's highly likely that players will get into internal politics and lobbies will get formed again, so its better to keep 1 captain in all three formats which can keep the players united.

 

[shah_1]

He should be sacked after this WC. He groomed two bits and pieces AR(Nawaz and Shadab) for this WC in INDIA. What does he expect? We had the second worst spin stats in this WC. He has no vision at all.

Rizwan should captain in all three formats. I liked his captaincy for Multan Sultans

 

[Savak]

He should be sacked after this WC. He groomed two bits and pieces AR(Nawaz and Shadab) for this WC in INDIA. What does he expect? We had the second worst spin stats in this WC. He has no vision at all.

Rizwan should captain in all three formats. I liked his captaincy for Multan Sultans

Rizwan cannot be appointed as captain given his position with Saya Corporation and Yazoo International. Massive conflict of interest

 

[shah_1]

Rizwan cannot be appointed as captain given his position with Saya Corporation and Yazoo International. Massive conflict of interest

Inzamam is no more a chief selector. Nothing wrong with owning a company

 

[Savak]

Inzamam is no more a chief selector. Nothing wrong with owning a company

Owning a company that profits from the selection of players and their T20 contracts, brand endorsements?

You cannot be a captain of the national team and the director of the above company at the same time.

 

[shah_1]

Owning a company that profits from the selection of players and their T20 contracts, brand endorsements?

You cannot be a captain of the national team and the director of the above company at the same time.

Saya is not owned by Rizwan, Yazoo is a different company that has nothing to do with players agent. PCB might ask him to step down from Yazoo as director if he becomes the captain.

 

[shah_1]

Other options apart from Rizwan

Fakhar Zaman in white ball cricket - Injury prone(knee issues)
Shaheen Afridi- Injury prone, not the same bowler since his injury.
Shadab Khan- Uncertain future with his garbage bowling
Imam ul Haq- Timid character like Babar Azam
Shan Masood- TTF
Sarfraz Ahmed- Not going to score much outside SC in test, he is on decline. He is inferior to Rizwan in white ball cricket.


Rizwan is the best option available