Told captain not to worry and focus on form while leading, Najam Sethi. Photo: File
Karachi: Najam Sethi rejected the impression of players’ power and called the Pakistan team very united.
In a special interview with “Express”, Najam Sethi said, “I took over the position only a few months ago and I don’t know anything about the players’ power. If there is any such news, first, if there is any such news.” I am not familiar with them, but I think that there is no problem like player power, team unity is a good thing, rumors like player power are not true.
On the question of uncertainty about Babar Azam’s captaincy, he said that it is all from the media, 2 types of views are coming forward, one is that Babar should not be captain in all three styles, 2 or 3 captains are responsible. The selectors were also of the same opinion.
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He said that the first and then the second selection committee of our era also discussed this matter, it was also discussed that if there are 2 captains, who should be the second one, one opinion was that Babar should be retained. The final decision was to keep the procedure as it is, I also consulted Mickey Arthur and he also said to avoid any change for now and said that he will go ahead and see.
Najam Sethi said that Arthur, coaches, selectors and media will all evaluate Babar’s performance as captain and batsman. The right is also made.
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The management committee chief added that it is true that Babar’s record as a captain is not so good in some formats while in others it is very good but it happens with everyone, one’s form is not the best all the time, many other factors. So I think it’s too early to talk about leadership, he is the best choice to captain New Zealand in the recent series of 2 formats, then we will see the decision of the selectors, coaches and Arthur, along with Babar. His position will also be known which is very important, he is our star batsman too.
On the question that Babar never expressed concern about the media reports regarding his captaincy in the meeting? Najam Sethi said that this did not happen at all, I have met him 1-2 times, recently there was Salaam Dua, he is very confident, I assured him that you should not worry and lead ahead. Pay attention to your form.
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When asked about the big controversy over making Shan Masood the vice-captain and his concern over the reaction at that time, Najam Sethi said that the decision to appoint the captain and his vice-captain was at my discretion. There were some things going on in my mind. Regarding this, I had also consulted some people, I thought of trying Shaun as vice-captain to test his ability, but then I saw that the series selection committee consisting of captains and coaches included him in the playing eleven of the first match. No, it was his decision which I have no objection to, field matters are for him to look after so his word was accepted.
Najam Sethi said that the team management knew the situation better, so there was no such thing, I think my decision was also right and after that if Shaan was not fed in the initial matches, it was the decision of the team management. Only observers can tell what was right or not.
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On a question, Najam Sethi said that I never interfere in the work of the selectors, but it is my right to ask questions to which they answer. Is.
He said that if the selectors are conflicted, they can defend their decisions, the media rains on them and also asks questions. I told them that since there will be cricket questions, I don’t need to sit with you, you guys have selected the players and made the decisions, so answer them yourself, but my role is when forming the selection committee. Who would be a good selector to give him a chance?
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