Sarfaraz Ahmed doesn't need to change his style of captaincy, says Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has opined that Sarfaraz Ahmed does not need to change his style of captaincy as he has won numerous titles in the same way.

In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, the 53-year-old asked the critics to tell the achievements of other captains compared to Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Under Sarfaraz's leadership, Pakistan has won the U19 World Cup in 2006 and also Champions Trophy in 2017. Quetta Gladiators were also crowned HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions in 2019

"Sarfaraz won the U19 World Cup, PSL and Champions Trophy with the same attitude. My question is  who do not lead the way Sarfaraz leads, what they have achieved in PSL or international?" Rashid said.

"Many things count and everyone has his own style, Moin Khan, MS Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist were all different, I would never tell Sarfaraz not to change himself, he has his own team and if he scolds someone, it is just for the time being," he added.

"As a journalist, you have your own style, your questions are different, now someone else says that Saleem Khaliq should not ask this question, you will feel bad. Your angle is different on social media, newspaper and TV, your style is different, That's why you are not a good boy for the people. If you put yourself and Sarfaraz in one place, then no one can separate you and your thinking," he maintained.

Last week, Gladiators' owner Nadeem also talked in favour of Sarfaraz and said the treatment he received, things are bound to impact you subconsciously.
"Things like these subconsciously do impact you. He has been putting in immense effort in the nets but some of his performances are still impacted by it. He has received a lot of undue criticism. This is a common theme; we let down our national heroes like this very often," he said.

Sarfaraz Ahmed's captaincy style has often been questioned as the wicket-keeper batter often reverts to verbal aggression during the matches when things aren't going their way.

"We are aware that Sarfaraz is under immense pressure and that is why he has the freedom to choose his captaincy style; whether that's aggression or calm and collected," Omar stated.