Time for him to step down as captain, Umar Akmal tells Pakistan player to enjoy his cricket

Umar Akmal said it is time for Pakistan batsman Babar Azam to step down as Peshawar Zalmi captain

Umar Akmal: “Just like [the] PCB removed him as national captain, he should also step down as Zalmi skipper. He needs to bat freely, enjoy his cricket and play without pressure”

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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has advised Babar Azam to step down as captain of the Peshawar Zalmi so that he can “enjoy his cricket and play without pressure”.

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I expect him to perform better now, Wasim Akram on Pakistan player with less pressure

Wasim Akram said he expects Babar Azam to perform better now that he is no longer Pakistan captain

Wasim Akram: “I believe that stepping down from captaincy will significantly improve Babar Azam’s performance”

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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram expects to see a significant improvement in Babar Azam’s batting following his decision to resign as limited overs captain.

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I warned him not to become captain, Wasim Akram wanted Pakistan player to focus on his batting

Wasim Akram said he warned Pakistan batsman Babar Azam not to become captain

Wasim Akram: “I suggested Babar Azam [a] few years back not to become captain of any franchise in T20 leagues. He should bat and enjoy his cricket”

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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram recalled telling Babar Azam “not to become captain of any franchise in T20 leagues”.

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He can play freely, Pakistan great Shahid Afridi on player who needs to remove pressure from his mind

Shahid Afridi said India captain Virat Kohli can play freely

Shahid Afridi: “He can play freely without any other pressures on his mind. He will enjoy his cricket”

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Iconic Pakistan big-hitter Shahid Afridi said India superstar Virat Kohli “can play freely without any other pressures on his mind” if he gives up the captaincy altogether.

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