Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Shoaib Malik, has offered sage advice to the current skipper, Babar Azam, suggesting that he consider stepping down from his captaincy role and instead focus on his performance as a player. This counsel comes on the heels of Pakistan’s dismal performance against India in a recent match held in Ahmedabad.
Malik emphasized that a single loss in a match should not be seen as the end of the world for the Pakistan team. Instead, he sees it as an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and strive to move forward. According to Shoaib Malik, this is the right moment for the Pakistan cricket team to draw valuable lessons from this defeat and make a concerted effort to progress.
“We need to wake up now; there are still eight matches left, and these are the same 15 players we have to rely on,” stressed Malik.
Responding to a question, Shoaib Malik further elaborated, saying, “Babar should leave the captaincy and play as a cricketer. I’m not saying this because we lost today; I’ve said this in interviews before.”
The former captain believes that Babar, when playing solely as a cricketer, has the potential to make significant contributions to himself and the team. Malik remarked, “I think when Babar is in the leadership role, he doesn’t think as an out-of-the-box performer.”
Shoaib Malik also pointed out that Babar’s personal performance and leadership should not be intertwined. “While his individual performance is top-notch worldwide, his leadership skills have not seen significant improvement despite his tenure as captain for a long time,” he said.
Malik’s advice has sparked discussions and debates within the cricketing community, as the Pakistan cricket team navigates its path forward in the ongoing cricket tournament. The cricket world watches with anticipation as the team contemplates its next steps.
