Captain Babar Azam has reportedly scolded two key players, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan, for offering unsolicited advice to the bowlers during a recent cricket series. This revelation has raised questions about the dynamics within the Pakistan cricket team.
During the series, Babar Azam was observed scolding both Rizwan and Shadab, instructing them to refrain from giving advice to the bowlers. This incident underscores a potential breakdown in the communication and roles within the team.
Umar Gul says he was with team Pakistan for one series and noticed Shadab and Rizwan got told off by Babar for speaking to bowlers maybe that's why you don't see them advising or encouraging bowlers pic.twitter.com/OIWq0iPA0m
— Ghumman (@emclub77) October 23, 2023
Traditionally, senior players often play a supportive role by offering guidance to the captain, particularly when it comes to on-field strategies. However, this incident has shed light on a different approach taken by Azam, which may be indicative of evolving team dynamics.
The timing of this revelation is crucial, considering Pakistan’s performance in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. With just two wins in five matches, the team is already facing the prospect of elimination, making it a matter of concern for fans and cricket enthusiasts.
As the controversy surrounding this incident unfolds, cricket fans and analysts will be closely watching how the team management and players address the situation and whether it has any impact on Pakistan’s ongoing campaign in the World Cup.
