Wasim Akram comes in support of 'best captain' Babar Azam
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Wasim Akram comes in support of Babar Azam
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has come out in support of skipper Babar Azam, stating that he should be given 2-3 years to prove himself as a leader.
In a recent interview, Akram said, “Babar Azam’s captaincy is under criticism these days; in this difficult time, a strong hand of support came on his shoulder. We don’t need any enemy; we are self-sufficient; stop making fun of yourself; if you have Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, or Mike Brierley sitting next to you, then you will understand Babar Azam has a 2-3 years chance. He will prove to be the best captain.”
He also stated that foreign coaches should not be brought in as they are likely to be replaced when the board changes, and instead, a Pakistan coach should be hired and given full support.
“If you had asked me, I would have told you that foreign coaches will not come; everyone is afraid that the contract will also end if the board changes. If you are not getting a foreign coach, get the services of a Pakistan, the reason for the decline in the performance graph of fast bowlers is T20 cricket,” he said.
On the question of not accepting the position of coach or anyone else on the board, Wasim Akram said that he cannot digest how these people disrespect the captain and coaches. I will be 57 in a few months.
“I can’t bear the pressure of criticism; I work in PSL; apart from that, whenever there is an opportunity, and someone wants guidance, I definitely tell them,” Akram said.
Meanwhile in another statement, the ‘Sultan of Swing’ had also praised former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed on his successful comeback in Test cricket. “I haven’t seen a comeback in cricket like Sarfaraz’s, the wicketkeeper-batter has performed brilliantly against New Zealand,” he said.
Wasim said when Sarfaraz was captain, he never selected players in the team because of their background or cities but he used to select them on their performance.
