• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has backed wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan as the ideal contender to take over the Pakistan cricket team captaincy charge from Babar Azam, pointing out the 32-year-old batter's skillset that other Men in Green captains lack.

The speculation surrounding Babar's captaincy has flared mixed reactions among fans and former Pakistan cricketers. Notably, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali supported Mohammad Rizwan as a suitable successor, mentioning his amazing captaincy during the Champions One-Day Cup, against Stallions for Markhors.

ALSO READ: ENG vs AUS: England White-Ball Captain Jos Buttler Opens To Relinquish Wicketkeeping To Improve Captaincy

He pointed out Rizwan's ability to read the nature of the pitch, an ability that even Babar and Test captain Shan Masood lack in their skillset.

"The way Rizwan led the side, he proved there is no better skipper than him. He has shown it with his captaincy. He read the pitch; it is a big thing. Even Babar can't do that. I am not even talking about Shan. If you don't make him captain at this time, then it is a loss for Pakistan. This is the best time you should make Rizwan the captain," Basit said on his YouTube channel.

After putting up a moderate total of 231, the Stallions assumed control when Rizwan handed the ball to Shahnawaz Dahani to bowl the eight over.

With an array of shots, Babar struck five consecutive fours off Dahani, and the Stallions raced to 47/1, looking well poised to chase down the target.

ALSO READ: Ireland Women's Team Celebrates Historic First T20I Win Over England After Orla Prendergast's 80 Level Series For Hosts| Watch

Rizwan changed the tactics; he didn't hand the ball to Dahani for the rest of the game. He mixed up the bowling lineup and used spinners and pacers while hunting for a breakthrough.

Naseem Shah rattled Shan Masood's stumps to pull Markhors back into the game. The single wicket led to the Stallions falling like a house of cards and folding on 105 in 23.4 overs.

The spin duo of Zahid Mahmood (5/18) and Salman Ali Agha (3/21) ran through the Stallions batters to seal off an impressive 126-run win.

(With ANI Inputs)

Also In News