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Names of Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan are being considered for the captaincy of the Pakistani cricket team.
(Asghar Ali Mubarak)
Ahead of the home series against New Zealand, the fitness camp of Pakistani cricketers has started at the Army School of Physical Training, Kakul, in which 29 players are participating. On the other hand,
the names of Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan are being considered for the captaincy of the Pakistani cricket team. The captain of the Pakistan cricket team is likely to change once again.
, he may be removed from the post for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Sources say that the Pakistan Cricket Board is considering the proposal to remove Shaheen Shah Afridi.
For the new T20 captain, all-rounder Imad Wasim, who withdrew from retirement, and fast bowler Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam Shadab Khan are being consulted.
It should be remembered that after the resignation of Babar Azam in November 2023, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi as the captain for the T20 team.
Former captain Babar Azam resigned from the leadership of the three formats on November 15 following the poor performance of the national team in the World Cup. To be done.
In the camp, the players will be subjected to the toughest exercises including physical training. The purpose of intensive training is to improve the physical skills and movement of athletes.
Earlier, in 2016, 8 years ago, training was conducted under the supervision of the army to improve the fitness of the players. The training camp organized with the support of Pakistan Army will continue till April 8.
On the other hand, the PCB has approached World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten for the new head coach and Australia’s Jason Gillespie for the bowling coach.
Talks were held with Africa’s Gary Christen and Gary Christen has conveyed his terms to the PCB. PCB officials have been given the task of convincing Gary Kirsten.
Discussions have been held with former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie for the bowling coach and things are likely to be settled with him. Australia’s Justin Langer and Mike Hesson were also approached to coach the Pakistan team, but they have also declined the offer.
It should be noted that 20 days are left for the five-match T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan, but the name of the coach of the national team has not been finalized yet. Earlier,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wanted to give Shane Watson the position of head coach and there were also reports on social media that he was offered 2 million dollars by PCB to take over the position. was However,
the former Australian all-rounder apologized to the PCB, giving priority to coaching and commentary duties in different leagues of the world over coaching the national team.
The five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin on April 18.