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Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar recently made a witty suggestion regarding the future of Pakistan cricket after their disappointing exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup. Speaking on Star Sports, Manjrekar humorously proposed replacing Babar Azam with former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja as captain. This idea came in light of the criticism surrounding Azam’s performance and leadership, with many experts calling for a change in captaincy. Manjrekar jokingly mentioned, ‘When they’ve been in trouble, they always go to Ramiz Raja to save them. Maybe he can become a CEO for the team, who knows? Babar Azam could be replaced by Ramiz Raja as captain. He still looks fit.’ Manjrekar’s suggestion stems from Raja’s previous role as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from 2021 to 2022, during which Pakistan achieved notable success in T20 World Cups. Ramiz Raja, a former Pakistan cricketer and a winner of the 1992 Cricket World Cup, is now a respected commentator and part of ICC’s official commentary panel for the 2024 T20 World Cup. India legend Sunil Gavaskar also shared his views on Pakistan’s unpredictable nature in cricket, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Babar Azam’s captaincy. Gavaskar mentioned the constant changes in leadership within the Pakistan team and the challenge of predicting their next move. As Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of their T20 World Cup elimination, the debate over Azam’s captaincy and the team’s future continues. Despite the disappointing performance, Pakistan’s cricketing structure faces questions and calls for change to regroup and strive for better results in future tournaments.
