Sarfaraz Ahmed resigns as Sindh captain after questions from the press

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed reportedly resigned from Sindh’s captaincy in National League T20 on account of misconduct. Sarfaraz Ahmed me decision just before Sindh’s game vs Central Punjab. Sarfaraz, who’s been under scanner since Pakistan’s Group St in 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, refused to captain side after alleging that media asked harsh questions. He reportedly told team manment that he won't continue as captain but only as a player.

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As Shafiq took over captaincy from him and led Sindh in  match against Babar Azam’s Central Punjab. Sindh completed a thrilling last-over win. Chasing 189, Sindh reached target with two deliveries to spare thanks to contributions of skipper As Shafiq and former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed. Both put an important 49-run partnership off just 20 balls to guide ir side home. Shafiq ended with 45 while Sarfaraz scored a quickfire 30.

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Sarfaraz Ahmed: Constant criticism 

Sarfaraz Ahmed has been under immense pressure after Pakistan’s continued failures since Champions Trophy success in 2017. A group st exit from World Cup in England and recent humiliation by Sri Lanka at home seemed to have agitated several fans of Pakistan cricket. Calls for Sarfaraz’s ouster are growing louder. fact that Sri Lanka did t have 10 first team players and yet completely outplayed Pakistan seemed to have decided Sarfaraz's woes. 

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Former cricketers including likes of Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Aamir Sohail have criticized Sarfaraz’s fitness and his ability to le team from front. Sarfaraz was accused of having 'burgers and pizzas' ahe of Pakistan's World Cup encounter against India, wherein Pakistan lost by 89 runs. Earlier Sarafaraz h said that National League T20 is a chance for players to showcase ir skills and get a chance to feature in Pakistan’s upcoming tours versus Australia. Sarfaraz has played over 200 international games for Pakistan and has been captain of side since 2016.

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