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[Saba Sports News] Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the return of Babar Azam as the captain of the team in white-ball formats. This decision comes just months before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled for the USA and the Caribbean.
Babar previously held the captaincy for all formats but relinquished the role after Pakistan’s underwhelming performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. However, the PCB selection committee has expressed renewed confidence in his leadership.
While some might question the timing after Babar’s previous stint, his leadership qualities were evident in Pakistan’s journey to the 2022 T20 World Cup final. This, coupled with his hunger to regain the white-ball throne, suggests a renewed focus on leading Pakistan to glory at the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Babar himself expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating his intention to work closely with the team and the selection committee. He also acknowledged the contribution of Shaheen Shah Afridi, who briefly held the captaincy after his departure for just a single series.
Babar will now bee seen leading the side, starting from the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand.