'Ramiz Raja To Replace Babar Azam...': Former India Cricketer's Witty Idea For New Pakistan Captain After T20 World Cup Exit
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Pakistan crashed out in the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, after losses to USA and India.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar joked that Babar Azam should be replaced by former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja as captain. Speaking on Star Sports, Manjrekar came up with the witty idea in a discussion about Pakistan's future, after they were eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. A lot of criticism has surrounded Babar Azam's performance and leadership, with many experts calling for the removal of the 29-year-old from captaincy. Manjrekar added to it with a twist of his own.
"You know, 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," joked Manjrekar.
Manjrekar's hilarious suggestion comes from the fact that Ramiz Raja had been chosen as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) between September 2021 and December 2022. During his tenure as chairman, Pakistan reached the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup and the Final of the 2022 T20 World Cup.
A winner of the 1992 Cricket World Cup with Pakistan, Ramiz Raja is now a reputed commentator, and a part of ICC's official commentary panel for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
India legend Sunil Gavaskar added his thoughts regarding Pakistan's unpredictability.
