Past Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir criticized Pakistan cricket team to eliminate Muhammad Rizwan Like Pakistan’s Odi captain and left-arm pace setter Shaheen Afridi in its place. The PCB announced a move on Monday that sparked a similar row and widespread controversy among fans.
Mohammad Amir bats on PCB after Mohammad Rizwan’s light
According to Amir, Rizwan’s removal reflects a long-standing issue with Pakistan’s inconsistency in leadership decisions. He argued that Rizwan had done well enough to retain his position and did not deserve his arrow after several disappointing results. In an interview with Geo Super, Amir was disappointed that Rizwan’s tactical acumen and effective tactical acumen in tough situations and more were on display.
“I don’t think Muhammad Rizwan was treated fairly. Rizwan was not a one-day captain. We should not lead Pakistan to something that the series in South Africa and Australia, even our greatest captains, could not achieve. Amir said.
Rizwan’s charge, which began with captaincy encouraging success, including back-to-back ODI series victories for Pakistan Australia and South Africa Land on the go – Achievements rarely done by previous captains. However, after Pakistan’s previous performance in the champions trophy and subsequent defeats New Zealand and In the WestThe PCB opted for a change, citing Afridi’s promotion as a step towards long-term planning. Amir, however, questioned the logic behind this drastic switch and said the Board was too much into short-term setbacks rather than appreciating the overall progress under Rizwan’s captaincy.
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Amir calls for stability and a structured leadership approach
Amir also informed about the need for a consistent approach in the team management that frequent capital changes can damage the atmosphere of the dressing room. According to him, leadership in international cricket is built through consistent confidence and planning rather than impulsive decisions driven by temporary results.
“A captain shouldn’t depend on just one good or bad series. It doesn’t answer one thing for ex-cricketers and analysts. But we don’t fixate on one thing. added the former pacer.
Discussing Afridi’s appointment, Amir acknowledged the pacer’s potential but asked if now was the time to hand over Odi Reler. He suggested that the PCB was experimenting with a gradual transition by initially naming Afridi as its vice-captain. This would allow him to assess his leadership under less pressure while giving Rizwan time to rebuild before the next big challenge and to rebuild his confidence. It has also added to concerns about Afridi’s workload, with the young pacer facing repeated injury setbacks and may need to focus on balancing fitness with leadership duties.
“If Shahin had to draft a captain, he could first have appointed the vice-captain and his performance accordingly – especially considering his fitness” The order was fulfilled.
Shaheen, who used to be a captain Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League Having briefly led Pakistan in the T20IS, he brings a wealth of leadership experience but remains relatively new to the format of fifty-over cricket. Cricket experts believe his appointment marks the PCB’s attempt to develop a long-term captain 2027 World Cup. Amir, Rizwan was controversially denied something as the board needed to provide stability and continuous support for Afridi to succeed.
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