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Cricket: Azhar Ali Gets Replaced By Babar Azam As Pakistan Test Captain
Ahead of Pakistan's tour of New Zealand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has picked Babar Azam over Azhar Ali as the new captain of the team in all three formats. The team will first play the ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand. The two Tests will be held at Mount Maunganui from December 26-30 and at Christchurch from January 3-7, 2021. The PCB will be declaring the official squad this week.
Tags: Pakistan Cricket, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, ICC
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Pakistani Cricketer Azhar Ali Likely To Lose Test Captaincy Due to Meek Performance
According to the reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board is likely to remove Azhar Ali from the test captain's post for the upcoming tour to New Zealand. Speculations say Mohammed Rizwan and Babar Azam are the potential replacements. The Ali-led team had put a meek performance last year, which resulted in the officials rethinking about his captaincy. The decision regarding Azhar's position is scheduled to be announced on November 11.
Tags: Pakistan Cricket, Azhar Ali, Test Cricket, Mohammed Rizwan
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
