Viv Richards shares his thoughts on Sarfaraz Ahmed’s captaincy

Richards expressed hope that Pakistan would continue to produce players who embody the same fighting spirit

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Former West Indies captain and Quetta Gladiators mentor Sir Viv Richards has lauded Sarfaraz Ahmed for his strong leadership qualities, describing the former Pakistan skipper as a captain who always led with heart and passion.

In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Richards reflected on Sarfaraz’s time as captain and acknowledged his contributions to Pakistan cricket.

“Sarfaraz Ahmed has always been a strong captain. He led from the heart,” said Richards.

“Players who served Pakistan with such dedication for years will surely be remembered on the field,” he added.

Looking to the future, Richards expressed hope that Pakistan would continue to produce players who embody the same fighting spirit.

“As we move forward, I hope we continue to find players who carry Sarfaraz’s kind of passion,” he further added.

In response to a question about Quetta Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel, he said: "Saud Shakeel is still a young captain and is currently learning."