The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday sacked Sarfaraz Ahmed from captaincy ahead of the Australia series. Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were appointed captains of Pakistan’s Test and T20I sides respectively.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday sacked Sarfaraz Ahmed from captaincy ahead of the Australia series. Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were appointed captains of Pakistan’s Test and T20I sides respectively.
Azhar Ali will lead Pakistan in Tests for the 2019-20 season while batsman Babar Azam will guide the T20 squad till the World Cup next year in Australia, announced PCB.
“There is no bigger honour than to captain the Pakistan national cricket team in the pinnacle format of the game. I feel humbled, excited and privileged, and with the support of the team, look forward to justifying the faith that has been entrusted upon me for the World Test Championship.
“Sarfaraz Ahmed has done an excellent job in transforming raw talent into experienced players and I now look forward to inspiring those skilful players in our endeavours to collectively achieve our World Test Championship objectives and beyond,” said Azhar Ali.
“To be named the captain of the No.1 ranked side in the world is the biggest thing that has happened to my career to date. I am ready for this challenge and also willing to learn more in the process. I feel it has been a natural progression for me and I am delighted that the PCB has put faith in my capabilities.", he added.
“Sarfaraz Ahmed has led the side in the shortest format by example and it is my responsibility to take forward his accomplishments so that we remain a consistent, attractive and powerful side,” Azam said.
Reacting to his axing from both the squads, Sarfaraz said, “It has been an honour to lead Pakistan at the highest level. I want to thank all my colleagues, coaches and selectors who have helped me in this journey. My good wishes are with Azhar Ali, Babar Azam and the Pakistan cricket team, and I hope they will continue to grow stronger and stronger.”
Pakistan will play Australia in two Tests in Brisbane (21-25 November) and Adelaide (29 November-3 December (d/n)) before hosting Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for two Tests apiece.
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