Shane Bond picks Scott Edwards over Babar Azam as captain in ICC World Cup 2023.
Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has expressed his preference for Netherlands’ captain, Scott Edwards, as the standout ‘ODI World Cup captain’ over Pakistan’s skipper, Babar Azam. Babar Azam’s captaincy is under scrutiny due to Pakistan’s recent struggles, having suffered three consecutive defeats in the tournament.
Pakistan began their ODI World Cup campaign on a positive note, securing victories in their first two matches against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. However, their winning streak came to an end when they faced Rohit Sharma’s India, resulting in subsequent losses to Australia and Afghanistan.
In a video shared by ESPNcricinfo, Shane Bond was asked to choose between Scott Edwards and Babar Azam as the preferred ODI World Cup captain, and he opted for Scott Edwards.
As Pakistan faces a must-win match against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 27, their chances of progressing to the semifinals are at stake.