PCB Reappoints Babar Azam as Captain for Pakistan Cricket Team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a decision about who will lead the national cricket team. Babar Azam is set to become captain again, as per the recommendation of a new selection committee. This news comes from sources.

Babar Azam will take charge as captain during the upcoming five match T20 series against New Zealand. This decision comes after a period where Shaheen Shah Afridi was leading the white-ball team and Shan Masood was leading the red ball team.

The selection committee suggested Babar Azam for the captain’s role and he will join the Kakul training camp as the captain. However, there are reports that Shaheen Shah Afridi, the current captain, is considering stepping down.


Babar Azam had previously stepped down as captain in November last year after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC World Cup 2023. He had faced criticism for the team’s poor showing in the Asia Cup and the World Cup.

Expected Coaches
Under Babar Azam’s leadership, Pakistan has not won any ICC or Asia Cup titles. Now, the PCB is also looking to appoint separate coaches for white ball and red ball cricket. Sources suggest that Gary Kirsten from South Africa might be the white-ball coach, while Jason Gillespie from Australia could take the role for red-ball cricket.

Discussions with both coaches are ongoing regarding various matters including the coaching staff and domestic coaches. Gillespie might handle responsibilities when Kirsten is unavailable due to other commitments. These changes mark a new direction for Pakistan and it shows how hard Pakistan try to make their team better and win the tournament. They aim for better performance under Babar Azam’s leadership and with the guidance of experienced coaches.