Breaking News....Shoaib Malik Gets Pakistan Captaincy according to "The Nation"'

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Re: Breaking News....Shoaib Malik Gets Pakistan Captaincy according to "The Nation"

Ok I saw the interview. I can see why you have some concerns.
But in all honesty there were a lot of positives in his attitude that tell he can be a good leader. Let me list some of my observations:

  1. He does not have a chosen role in mind as far as batting. He wants to perform for his side. Period. Evidence is his reponse to batting position. So if the time comes (and this won't happen tomorrow - PCB has to persist with him and let him get groomed) he will definitely lead from the FRONT. I am 100% sure of this.
  2. He is organized and not sleeping all the time.
  3. He motivates the team and keeps them laughing. Very important characteristic for Pakistan! When the team will be down from a loss, I am sure Malik will be looked towards to provide the comic relief. And I am sure he will pull them out of ruts.
  4. He is a very hard worker. Extremely fit and has the same metallity as a sprint runner. He will lead in running b/w wickets and fielding by example.
  5. He is non-eventful off the field. Absolute GOLD for team descipline. You don't want galmour seeking captains who distract the team such as one such Wasim Akram. You might think he is too tableeghi. I hope he can get out his own wings and come out from the shadows of senior tableeghis in the team. This could be a concern I agree.
  6. He is not playing for money. So you won't have the matches thrown away for money.
  7. He is very laid back. This is what comes off to you as dull. However, I think this is also important for conflict resolution and managing player temper tantrums in the dressing room.
  8. He admitted his match throwing although in his mind was the correct thing, however, was immaturity of his age. Excellent response in my book.
  9. He knows all the players. His character sketches, shows you he is very observant and this will help him spot talent and use players accordingly.
  10. At the end I would say he is definitely Captaincy material. Those who want to look at stats and argue against this, let them. I think his stats will improve as well. If he lets us down, then be it may. Nothing is certain in life.

This is my humble observation.

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