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  • Babar Azam, Shan Masood Among Senior Players To Attend PCB Workshop On Pakistan Cricket’s Future | cricket news

    Captains Babar Azam and Shan Masood, along with other senior players, will attend a day-long workshop on Monday, convened by the PCB to outline the future vision for Pakistan cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board has named the day-long workshop the “Strategic Connection Camp,” to be held at a local hotel. Along with captains Babar Azam and Shan Masood, senior players Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi will be in attendance.

    The meeting will also be joined by national team head coaches Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, and High Performance specialist David Reid. (WTC Points Table 2023-25: India Tightens Grip On No. 1 Spot After 280 Run Victory, Bangladesh Slips To 6th Position)

    “We aim to identify key issues, foster open dialogue and collectively agree on a strategic path forward to successfully reshape Pakistan cricket.” PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement.

    “The Connection Camp is a critical step toward unifying our approach to restore Pakistan cricket to its former glory. Our aim is to identify key issues, foster open dialogue and collectively agree on a strategic path forward. The PCB remains optimistic that this session, which builds on prior discussions with former cricketers, will lead to a results-driven strategy that improves both player management and team performance.”

    Pakistan Test captain Masood said the session will focus on setting performance benchmarks, developing player development programs, and formulating strategies to enhance grassroots cricket.

    Red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie and white-ball coach Gary Kirsten have also expressed optimism that the meeting will be beneficial.

    “We’re all striving toward the same goal – raising the standard of Pakistan cricket and creating a culture of winning.” Gillispie said. (‘Pakistan Samjhe The Kya,’ Fans Can’t Keep Calm After Team India Crushes Bangladesh In 1st Test)

    Kirsten said the focus is on refining the approach to white-ball cricket, building a team that can consistently perform at the highest level and bringing joy to the fans who support them. The PCB leadership group will also attend the meeting besides the national selectors.

    This is not the first time the PCB is hosting such a meeting/workshop as in the past also previous Chairmanmen have followed the same path in a bid to identify key issues in Pakistan cricket and to reach a consensus on a strategic path forward. Unfortunately the success rate and outcome of such meetings has not been high.

  • Not Shaheen Afridi Or Babar Azam, This Cricketer Should Captain Pakistan In All Formats Says Salman Butt. cricket news

    Former Pakistan opener Salman Butt has voiced his opinion on the future leadership of the Pakistan men’s cricket team, advocating for Shan Masood to take over as captain across all formats, replacing Babar Azam. Butt’s recommendation follows Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, where they failed to advance to the Super 8s.

    Butt bypassed other notable candidates, including star pacer and former T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, and former T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan, placing his confidence in the 34-year-old Masood. Butt shared his views on his YouTube channel, expressing concerns about the current leadership’s attitude and lack of effective execution despite their evident skills.

    “There is some fuss because of which, despite having skill, players haven’t been able to execute. There is someone who doesn’t have any strategy for planning, but still has a lot of attitude. To silence that attitude, I would definitely make Shan Masood the captain,” Butt said.

    Shan Masood’s appointment as Pakistan’s Test captain came after Babar Azam decided to step down from the role following the team’s early exit in the 2023 ODI World Cup. However, Babar was reinstated as the white-ball skipper ahead of the recently concluded 2024 T20 World Cup, a decision that did not yield the desired results.

    Currently leading Pakistan’s Test team, Shan Masood also captains Yorkshire in the County Championship and Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Babar Azam resigned from Pakistan’s captaincy in all formats following a disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup. Shaheen Afridi briefly took charge of the T20I team but was removed after a series loss in New Zealand.

    Upon becoming the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi reinstated Babar as the white-ball captain. However, Pakistan’s early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, with losses to the USA and India, has increased the pressure to replace him.

    Naqvi plans to consult white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten and former players before making a final decision on the leadership. Other captaincy candidates, such as Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan, remain in consideration. Babar’s performance in the T20 World Cup also drew criticism; he scored 122 runs in 4 matches at an average of 40.66 but with a strike rate of 101.66, which was deemed insufficient by experts.

  • Attempting other mixtures: Pakistan captain Babar Azam leads clean-sweep of West Indies in ODI collection

    Pakistan clear sweeped the West Indies staff enjoying of their house stipulations with all spherical efficiency by means of the staff.

    Babar Azam has been in sensible shape within the West Indies collection. (Courtesy: PTI)

    HIGHLIGHTSPakistan defeated West Indies 3-0Imam-ul-Haq used to be declared the person of the seriesBabar Azam performed two sensible knocks within the collection

    Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sounded upbeat after his staff’s clear sweep in opposition to West Indies on June 12 in Multan. Pakistan had been in excellent contact in opposition to the Nicholas Pooran-led staff, first by means of striking up robust batting performances within the first two suits after which by means of the brilliance of Shadab Khan within the 3rd and the general ODI.

    Talking after the general recreation of the collection, Babar stated that the effects have been owed to the other mixtures that Pakistan used which saved the Windies avid gamers guessing all over the collection.

    “We performed our plans and were given the required effects. We try other mixtures with bat and ball. We can attempt to stay continuity and likewise check our bench energy,” stated Babar Azam.

    The 3rd ODI used to be an extraordinary off day for Babar Azam who were given out affordably, however Pakistan have been stored by means of Shadab Khan’s 86 which allowed them to place a tight overall of 269 at the board. The ranking grew to become out to be sufficient within the rain-impacted recreation as West Indies have been skittled for simply 216 runs inside 40 overs. Shadab used to be as soon as once more the hero of the sport choosing up 4 wickets from his 9 overs.

    Pakistan had been in excellent shape within the ODI structure, making the most productive out in their flat tracks in house and feature a number of avid gamers within the best 10 scores on the earth. The batters listing is led by means of Babar Azam himself adopted by means of Imam-ul-Haq who gained the person of the collection in opposition to West Indies.

    Shaheen Shah Afridi, who used to be rested for the general ODI is the sixth ranked bowler on the earth whilst the all-rounder’s listing has Imad Wasim in it.

    Talking after the loss West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran stated that batting disasters resulted in the Windies’ loss they usually wish to make stronger on them.

    “The remaining two video games have been disappointing for us. We performed poorly with the bat. We did neatly as a staff and going ahead that would be the template,” West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran used to be quoted as announcing by means of ICC.