Miandad says Babar's captaincy will continue to improve but needs good advice

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has opined that Babar Azam's captaincy will continue to improve, but he needs timely advice.

While talking exclusively to this correspondent, The 65-year-old touched upon various aspects, including the recently concluded ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, Shaheen Shah and Shadab Khan.

The former captain highlighted when the team plays well, the captaincy would also look good.

"Babar showed full potential in captaincy during the West Indies series, his leadership will improve with time but still needs good advice," Javed said.

While talking about Shadab's performance and Shaheen's future, he said: "There are ups and downs in the game of players but they need opportunities and encouragement. There's no doubt about his ability as an all-rounder and he showed full potential when needed."

"Shaheen is an asset of the national cricket team; his future is bright and he can do great things if he keeps himself fit," he added.

Miandad further added that the West Indies tour of Pakistan was welcoming. "The tour will be instrumental in reviving cricket in the country. In the past too, Windies have enjoyed playing in Pakistan and I hoped they thoroughly enjoyed the recent tour as well."

Pakistan registered a clean sweep against the West Indies in Multan and Miandad said the victory will help the side in future. "The series provided excellent opportunities for Pakistani players to showcase their talents and abilities."

"The confidence gained from the victory will help further in the future. Despite being better than the opponent, the pressure on the Pakistan team due to the home series was a must but the players accomplished the task," he concluded.