Gary Kirsten to decide Babar Azam's fate as Pakistan captain

Gary Kirsten will determine the future of Babar Azam as the captain of Pakistan. After evaluating Pakistan’s performance in the T20 World Cup, head coach Gary Kirsten and coach Azhar Mahmood are set to gather in Lahore.

The decision to retain Babar Azam as captain or to appoint a new leader will depend on the guidance provided by Gary Kirsten and Azhar Mahmood.

Mohsin Raza Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has begun consultations with former cricketers to shape the future direction of the national team. The main agenda items include team composition, fitness protocols, and potential changes in leadership roles.

To gather opinions on leadership changes, player selection, and strategies for overall improvement, the PCB has reached out to cricket icons such as Inzamam-ul-Haq, Moin Khan, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, and Younis Khan.