Babar Azam and Shadab Khan’s injuries may require a new captain for the in the series from New Zealand. Although the team management hopes that Shadab will be fit in time. But in Plan B, Mohammad Rizwan, Imad Wasim, and Muhammad Hafeez.
Along with Rizwan, Abdullah Shafiq is a favorite for the opening. If necessary, Zeeshan Malik of Shaheens can also be given a chance. According to details, Babar Azam has been ruled out of the T20 series against New Zealand due to injury. Shadab Khan is also not fully fit. Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has hinted that no risk will be taken on his fitness. According to sources, if Shadab does not recover in time, then the Green Shirts will have to choose a new captain. Consideration is being given to handing over the responsibility to Imad Wasim and Mohammad Hafeez.
Although the management hopes that Shadab will be available, a replacement captain is being considered under Plan B. Rizwan is a favorite. Under his leadership, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also won the national T20 title this year. Also, he has been made the winner of PSL 5.
Hafeez has a close friendship with Misbah, but the board does not approve of him. On the other hand, in Babar’s absence, the Pakistani team will now look for a new opener. Fakhr Zaman was already out of the series.
