Babar Azam’s fans showered praise on Shaheen Afridi for gracefully relinquishing the T20 captaincy. Afridi, the Pakistan bowler, expressed his pleasure at leading the team while affirming his full support for Babar Azam.
His gesture earned admiration from fans for his humility and sportsmanship, highlighting the camaraderie and unity within the Pakistan cricket team. As Afridi emphasized his backing for Babar Azam, the cricketing community applauded his maturity and selflessness.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially announced Babar’s reappointment, following a unanimous recommendation from the selection committee, under the leadership of Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Let’s take a look at some of the Twitter reactions.
The decision marks a significant moment for Babar, who had previously stepped down from captaincy across all formats after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India last year.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, who had temporarily taken over the T20I captaincy, faced scrutiny after Pakistan’s underwhelming series against New Zealand and Lahore Qalandars’ poor showing in the Pakistan Super League. Babar’s return as captain brings stability and experience to the team, with his leadership skills widely recognized and celebrated among fans.
Babar’s first task as captain will be leading Pakistan in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand at home, commencing from April 18th. As news of Babar’s reappointment spread across social media platforms, fans expressed their excitement and confidence in his ability to lead Pakistan to success in the T20 World Cup. The announcement sparked a wave of positivity and anticipation among supporters, who eagerly await Babar’s leadership on the international stage once again.
