Will Babar era return again in Pakistan cricket? Can become the captain of T20 team again, PCB can take a big decision soon

New Delhi. Pakistan Cricket Board is again preparing to play a big bet on its most reliable batsman Babar Azam. According to the latest reports coming from the corridors of Pakistan cricket, Babar Azam can again be made the captain of Pakistan’s T20 team. According to a report in Pakistani publication Daily Ausaf, the board is seriously considering this major change in leadership keeping in mind the upcoming international tours and future ICC tournaments. If this decision is finalized, Babar Azam will replace the current T20 captain Salman Ali Aga. Salman Ali Aga is currently handling the responsibility of captaincy during the period of change of the team.

This development has come to light at a time when recently Babar Azam has been re-appointed as the captain of Pakistan’s Test team. His return to the Test format was a clear indication that instead of experimenting, the PCB now wants to hand over the command of the team to its most experienced and successful captain. Cricket critics believe that due to the pressure of captaincy in all three formats, Babar had to give up the captaincy in the past or was removed, but due to the recent instability in Pakistan cricket and not getting results as per expectations, the board is again having to turn to Babar Azam.

Why is Babar Azam’s claim strong?
Although no official statement or confirmation has been made by the PCB on this matter yet, but according to reports, Babar is leading in this race. There are many concrete reasons behind this. Babar Azam has captained Pakistan in all three formats before. His record as a captain, especially in T20 cricket, has been excellent. It was under the captaincy of Babar that Pakistan made it to the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup, where they had to face defeat by Australia. After this, he took the team to the final in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where the team finished runner-up against England.
Babar Azam’s name is included among those T20 captains in the history of Pakistan who have the best winning percentage. He has good experience in getting players to perform and winning matches in moments of pressure.

What will happen to Salman Ali Aga’s role?
Current captain Salman Ali Aga took charge of the team during difficult times and also impressed with his leadership abilities. According to the report, even if the captaincy is handed over to Babar Azam, Salman Ali Aga’s importance in the team will not reduce. The PCB sees him as an important player for the future and part of the core group. A board source has been quoted as saying that Salman will remain an essential part of the team’s setup and his experience in the middle order will be very useful for the team.

PCB’s inside review and future plans
PCB has conducted an internal review of the recent performance of the Pakistan cricket team. Considering the lack of continuity in the team and preparations for big tournaments, the selectors and board officials believe that the team looks more balanced under the captaincy of Babar Azam. Babar’s return as captain will also bring stability in the dressing room, which Pakistan cricket desperately needs at this time. Babar Azam is not only a smart captain but also one of the most powerful batsmen in the world in white ball cricket. His return to captaincy can give a new direction to both his own batting and the team’s strategy.

Awaiting official announcement
Cricket lovers and fans may have to wait a while for the official announcement of this decision. The PCB will make any formal announcement only after completing its internal meetings and the team selection process for the upcoming T20 series. Till then the board has maintained silence on this entire matter and has refrained from calling it mere speculation. However, if this report proves to be true, it will be a complete return of the ‘Babar era’ in Pakistan cricket. Fans are once again hoping that under the captaincy of Babar Azam, Pakistan’s T20 team will regain its old rhythm and bring glory to the country in the upcoming ICC events.