After the poor performance of the Pakistani team in the World Cup 2023, action was certain. Everyone was expecting strict action from PCB. And, there are reports of the same happening. Captain Babar Azam was expected to be the first to take action. All the speculations regarding this had gained momentum. But, when the game of action started, even before Babar Azam, the whip of Pakistan Cricket Board was seen moving on Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn. There is a report that a decision has been taken to dismiss both of them from the Pakistani team.
Sama News has reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to sack team director Mickey Arthur and coach Grant Bradburn. However, the final seal of approval is yet to be given on it. And, according to the report, the final seal on the decision may be taken on November 14.
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PCB will give a big decision
According to the news coming from Pakistani media, PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf will meet with former Pakistan team captain Younis Khan on November 14 and during that time he can implement his decision to sack Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn.
Babar’s captaincy also an issue in Younis Khan-Zaka Ashraf meeting!
According to reports, the purpose of the meeting may also be to decide on the captaincy of Babar Azam. Meaning, the fate of captain Babar Azam can also be decided in this. There were also reports that teammates have expressed support for Babar’s captaincy. But, the ball is now in the PCB’s court and it has to take the final decision.
Babar Azam captain, Pakistan out of World Cup
Let us tell you that the performance of the Pakistani team under the captaincy of Babar Azam in the World Cup 2023 was not good. The team has ended its journey in the tournament by finishing at number 5. He played 9 matches at the league stage, out of which he lost 5. That means victory could be achieved only in 4 matches. The team never looked balanced throughout the tournament. Nor was there any consistency in the performance. Questions were raised on everything from Babar’s decisions to the team’s bowling. Now after so much has happened, it was natural to create a stir in Pakistan cricket.
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