The Pakistan males’s cricket staff is at present in preparation mode for the upcoming two-match Take a look at collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, set to start on July 16 in Galle. This collection holds immense significance because it marks the start of Pakistan’s marketing campaign within the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle.

The journey by way of the WTC 2021-23 cycle proved to be a tumultuous one for Pakistan. Regardless of possessing a pool of proficient gamers, they struggled to transform their potential into constant victories. The absence of dwelling wins and a solitary triumph out of 9 Checks performed up to now yr painted a bleak image. The collection losses to Australia and England on their very own turf additional intensified the scrutiny surrounding the staff’s efficiency.

In a current press convention previous to the staff’s departure for Sri Lanka, Babar Azam confronted powerful questions on his captaincy future in Take a look at cricket.

“In final one yr, we received just one match in 9 Checks, which was in opposition to Sri Lanka. Pakistan isn’t in a position to win. I hope we win in Sri Lanka, but when we lose, will you concentrate on handing captaincy to another person? Isn’t it doable that your captaincy is at fault if we aren’t in a position to win?” a reporter requested Babar.

The Pakistan captain delved on the explanations behind the facet’s losses and had a moderately simple reply on the captaincy query.

“For those who discuss in regards to the previous, we didn’t play good cricket, that’s why we didn’t win. We have been inexperienced due to a number of accidents. Till you get 20 wickets, you received’t win. And we drew the collection there, didn’t lose. This time, we’ll attempt to win,” the 28-year-old mentioned within the press convention.

“So far as captaincy is worried, I at all times give my greatest. It’s higher for those who ask this query to the PCB, as a result of they must take this resolution,” the Lahore-born additional added.

Babar is the all-format captain of the Pakistan males’s cricket staff. Later this yr, he’ll lead the nationwide facet within the ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19.