Following Babar’s resignation, Mohammad Rizwan is the “strongest candidate” to lead the Pakistani team.

The people who know are saying that Mohammad Rizwan has been invited to discuss with important PCB authorities over the teams.

As white-ball coach Gary Kirsten wanted Babar at the top, the sources claimed that he was urged to remain captain of the ODI team rather than to resign from the position.

The sources insisted that Kirsten’s desire to alter the team’s captain for the T20 format was part of their future strategies and that the coach had requested the move in July.

The sources added that in July, Kirsten traveled to Pakistan for meetings and to present a report on the T20 World Cup. The coach also met with Babar during same month to talk about captaincy issues.

No consultation process involved Babar either. Nonetheless, prior to announcing his resignation, he had communicated his choice to a senior board member.

It was stated one day earlier by the former captain of Pakistan that he would be giving up his white-ball captaincy to concentrate on his playing career and personal development.

The 29-year-old hitter said on X, “By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving ahead and spend more energy on my game and personal growth.