Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Najam Sethi claims Shahid Afridi-led committee was against Babar Azam’s captaincy.

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PCB Chairman, Najam Sethi, addresses rumors of Babar Azam’s removal from captaincy and emphasizes seeking expert advice for such decisions. Sethi confirms Afridi-led committee considered replacing Babar Azam as captain, but later changed their stance. Newly appointed consultant, Mickey Arthur, also expressed willingness to work with Babar Azam, according to PCB Chairman.

PCB Chairman emphasizes Babar Azam’s success as a batter and captain as the criteria for his captaincy, amid criticism over his rest and stand-in captain appointment for the T20I series against Afghanistan. Former cricketers and experts express concerns over team unity ahead of the critical ODI season.


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