The all-format captaincy held by Babar Azam will be scrutinised in the upcoming PCB review

Following a disappointing domestic season, Pakistan cricket is gearing up for a comprehensive review of its squad structures, which may result in a change in the captaincy of the national team.

According to ESPNcricinfo, senior staff members in the new management structure for the board have expressed a desire to let players and coaches know that they are committed to challenging the status quo if necessary. This desire was expressed in response to the board’s desire to let players and coaches know that they are committed to challenging the status quo.

There is a possibility that such a challenge may lead to the fragmentation of the Pakistan captaincy across all forms, which would deprive Babar Azam of part of the authority he currently possesses as an all-format captain. This possibility has not been ruled out.

The current administration of the PCB came up with the provisional arrangement of establishing the interim selection committee. This arrangement is also provisional. After his current contract expires in February, it is anticipated that Saqlain Mushtaq, the head coach of the men’s national team, will step down from his position.

Following the conclusion of the PSL in March, the board aims to conduct an assessment and then make any necessary adjustments. Ramiz Raja’s administration was replaced by Najam Sethi’s administration just three weeks ago, and ever since then, the new administration has been vigorously evaluating Pakistan’s recent results and organisational structures.

In order to pick the One-Day International squad for the current series against New Zealand, one of their first moves was to change the selection committee that Mohammad Wasim was leading with one that Shahid Afridi would lead.

On the other hand, it would appear that the side itself is the location where the most of the bustle is taking place.

Shan Masood, who was nominated by Sethi, has taken over as vice-captain of the one-day international team, replacing Shadab Khan, Babar’s normal deputy who is unable to play due to an injury to his finger.

Since his last one-day international in 2019, Masood hadn’t really been in the conversation, so his recall came as a bit of a shock. Haris Sohail, who had been away from the lineup for some time, claimed that earlier selectors had unfairly dealt with him and, as a result, he was given an unexpected invitation to return to the lineup.

However, some people have viewed Masood’s sudden appointment to vice-captain as a challenge to both his and Babar’s leadership. This is said to have generated instability and antagonism within the core of the national team, the most of whom are dedicated to Babar.

Babar tried to downplay the vice-captaincy on the eve of the ODI series against New Zealand by emphasising that the appointment did not guarantee that Masood would automatically make the XI. As a result, Masood has not appeared in either of the first two games.

According to ESPNcricinfo’s sources, Sethi has communicated a definite interest in including Shan in Pakistan’s playing XI, despite the fact that Pakistan’s top four players are currently well-established in their positions.

The nomination of Masood is an illustration of how this administration intends to alter the status quo, and it serves as such an example here.

Even though Babar manages his side and is a highly efficient batter, the just concluded home Test season, in which Pakistan lost three of five Tests and won none of them, has raised issues about Babar’s leadership. Pakistan lost all five of their home Tests during this season.

Strangely, this upheaval is taking place during the 50-over game, which is the format with which this side appears to have the most experience and comfort.

Despite reservations regarding his leadership in Twenty20 International matches, Babar has lately led Pakistan to the final of the Asia Cup as well as the semi-final and final of two consecutive T20 World Cups.

Sethi, who has demonstrated a personal interest in developing a new coaching setup, had the intention of recruiting Mickey Arthur, who had served as head coach of the team in the past.

The PCB stated that it was “difficult to materialise for various reasons on both sides” because of Arthur’s long-term contract with Derbyshire, which prevented him from accepting a full-time head coaching position with Pakistan. Despite the fact that both parties attempted to negotiate a part-time consulting position for Arthur, the PCB stated that it was “difficult to materialise for various reasons on both sides.”

However, Sethi wants Arthur to be a part of his team and offer him cricket-related guidance. It is thought that Sethi and Arthur had a casual talk in which they advised that Masood be promoted. Sethi and Arthur are believed to have been friends. During the previous summer, Masood was a member of the Derbyshire team led by Arthur.