East Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamir has criticized pakistan cricket board to remove Mohammad Rizwan Appointment of left arm fast bowler as Pakistan’s ODI captain Shaheen Afridi In his place. The PCB announced the decision on Monday, a move that sparked widespread debate among the cricket fraternity and fans.
Mohammad Aamir hits out at PCB after Mohammad Rizwan’s sacking
According to Aamir, Rizwan’s removal reflects Pakistan’s long-standing issue with inconsistency in leadership decisions. He argued that Rizwan had performed well enough to retain his place and did not deserve to be dropped after some disappointing results. In an interview with Geo Super, Aamir expressed his disappointment, saying that Rizwan has shown tactical acumen and patience in difficult situations.
“I don’t think Mohammad Rizwan has been treated fairly. Rizwan was not a one-day captain. He led Pakistan to series wins in South Africa and Australia, which even some of our greatest captains could not achieve. We should not have forgotten that.” Aamir said.
Rizwan’s tenure as captain began with encouraging success, including consecutive ODI series wins against Pakistan Australia And South Africa Achievements on foreign soil rarely achieved by previous captains. However, after Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy and subsequent defeat new zealand And west indiesThe PCB opted for a change, indicating Afridi’s promotion as a step towards long-term planning. However, Amir questioned the logic behind this sudden change and said that the board has overreacted to short-term failures rather than assessing the overall progress under Rizwan’s captaincy.
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Aamir calls for stability and structured leadership approach
Aamir also elaborated on the need for a consistent approach in team management and warned that frequent changes of captaincy could spoil the atmosphere in the dressing room. He said that leadership in international cricket is built through sustained trust, communication and planning rather than impulsive decisions driven by temporary results.
“Captaincy should not depend on just one good or bad series. Former cricketers and analysts are also involved in this. We are all responsible. We do not allow stagnation in our cricket. Captains are not made overnight; it takes two to three years to make a captain. But here one bad series is enough to change a captain. I do not think this is the right decision. Rizwan is a smart captain and has leadership abilities.” The former fast bowler added.
Discussing Afridi’s appointment, Amir acknowledged the fast bowler’s potential, but questioned whether now is the right time to hand him the ODI command. He suggested that the PCB could have experimented with a gradual change by first naming Afridi as vice-captain. This would have allowed the management to evaluate his leadership under less pressure while giving Rizwan time to regain form and confidence before the next big assignment. He also raised concerns about Afridi’s workload and reminded that the young fast bowler has faced repeated injuries and may need to focus on balancing fitness with leadership responsibilities.
“If Shaheen was to be made captain, he could have been appointed vice-captain first and his performance could have been judged accordingly – especially considering his fitness.” Aamir concluded.
Shaheen, who has captained before Lahore Qalandars In pakistan super league And has led Pakistan in T20Is for some time, brings some leadership experience but remains relatively new to the format of fifty-over cricket. Cricket experts believe his appointment is indicative of the PCB’s effort to groom a long-term captain 2027 world cupYet, as Amir stressed, for Afridi to succeed, the board would have to provide stability and continued support, something Rizwan was arguably denied.
