Following a disappointing efficiency within the 2023 World Cup, sustaining their management positions has turn into a problem for Babar Azam and the group administration, which embrace head coach, Grant Bradburn and the group director, Mickey Arthur.
In line with sources, discussions inside the board about this matter commenced even earlier than the match in opposition to England. The probability of Babar Azam persevering with because the captain in white-ball cricket seems slim. Nonetheless, some quarters have proposed to Chairman Administration Committee Zaka Ashraf that Babar ought to proceed as captain in the course of the Check collection in opposition to Australia. A choice on this matter is anticipated within the coming days. There are additionally unconfirmed reviews suggesting that Babar Azam could think about resigning as captain.
Concurrently, the board is considering a shift in the direction of appointing native coaches as an alternative of counting on international ones. Contacts have been established with former cricketers on this regard. On a contrasting observe, revelations have surfaced concerning the Pakistani group’s subpar efficiency in India. Sources point out that former Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and Captain Babar Azam favored their most popular gamers, disregarding others’ opinions. The Cricket Committee, led by Misbah ul Haq, had really helpful resting Shadab Khan, however Babar Azam insisted on protecting him as vice-captain. In a gathering to evaluate the group’s efficiency within the Asia Cup, Inzamam averted attending to evade criticism from Mohammad Hafeez and Misbah-ul-Haq.
Additional particulars reveal that Inzamam additionally intervened within the choice of the taking part in XI upon reaching India, pressuring the inclusion of his nephew, Imam-ul-Haq, resulting in Fakhar Zaman being benched. Babar Azam additionally allegedly ignored the opinions of board officers a number of instances. Earlier than heading to India, gamers had been primarily targeted on growing remuneration in central contracts and claiming a share of the ICC income. An nameless board official expressed a sentiment of gamers doubtlessly blackmailing the board.
Further sources disclose that three to 4 gamers from the taking part in XI harbored discontent with Captain Babar Azam. They believed that in central contract negotiations, Babar favored growing his personal remuneration and of a choose few, negatively impacting the group’s general surroundings.