#BringBackAhmedShahzad gains traction amid calls for captaincy change

KARACHI – Pakistani cricket team is in deep crisis, ranging from players’ devastating performance to controversies about grouping in the squad, and now cricket fans are rallying with #BringBackAhmedShahzad for New Team Leadership.

Men in Green’s shocking exit from ICC T20 World Cup sparks outrage among fans and critics, the outrage is fueled by several factors including consistent poor performances and other issues.

As all players come under fire, skipper and star player Babar Azam remains at center of controversy, with fans calling for new leadership. Currently, hashtag #BringBackAhmedShahzad appears in top trending sections on social media giant X, and hundreds of posts are being shared amid calls for change.

Journalists, social media users even claimed that Babar Azam received luxury gifts in exchange for poor performance in the T20 World Cup, and pushed for his removal from coveted position.

Flamboyant hitter Ahmad Shahzad is getting momentum for his leadership qualities and is touted as a better option for captaincy.