Babar Azam Returns As Pakistan Captain Ahead of T20 World Cup – Report

Babar Azam has replaced Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan T201 captain, as per a report in Geo News. The report reveals that Babar Azam would take charge as Pakistan captain during the five match T201 series against New Zealand, set to get underway on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Babar Azam has been reappointed as Pakistan T20 captain. Even though there is no official confirmation about Babar Azam’s return as Pakistan captain, a report in Geo News has confirmed his appointment, citing sources.

Babar stepped down as Pakistan captain after the ODI World Cup post which Shaheen Afridi was handed over the leadership reins in the T20 format while Shan Masood was named the Test captain. Shaheen had a poor start to his captaincy stint as Pakistan suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to New Zealand.