Babar can become successful captain with experience: Ponting

Two-time World Cup winning captain, Ricky Ponting believes Babar Azam has the potential to improve as a captain if he continues to lead the national side.

Whilst leading Pakistan reached the semi-finals of a second consecutive T20 World Cup, Ponting feels there are creases to iron out on the leadership front, though he tips Babar to learn from every situation he finds himself in.

“I must admit he looked like he got a little bit flustered at times at the T20 World Cup, certainly the game against India when things got really tight at the end. You could see a few of the senior players, Shadab Khan in particular, going over to him and trying to settle him down and just make him think a little bit clearer,” Ponting said.

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“But that’s the T20 game. Being a captain of the T20 team is never an easy thing to do, especially in a World Cup, and especially in a moment that was as big as that one was when things were getting really tight.”

“I’m sure with a bit more experience under his belt, like he’s done with his batting, I’m sure he’ll find the right way to lead and be a very successful captain of Pakistan.”

On top of his prolific run total, Pakistan won eight of nine matches in ODI cricket last year, with a record of 14 wins in 26 through 2022.