Afridi added that Babar needs to improve as a leader. The statement came recently after Pakistan’s loss in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. They also failed to win a single Test against England and the Blackcaps at home.
Speaking to Samaa TV, the former interim PCB selector said:
Afridi, however, stressed that the board has enough time to decide whether they want to stick with Babar or not.
It’s worth mentioning that Pakistan will next be in action against New Zealand in a white-ball series in April.
“It’s not necessary that the vice-captain can’t be benched” – Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi further added that it’s not surprising that the vice-captain can’t be benched. He said that Shan Masood being left out of the playing XI for the first two ODIs against Pakistan wasn’t new.
He said:
Unfortunately, Shan Masood departed for a duck in the series decider against New Zealand, where Pakistan lost by two wickets.
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