Munaf Patel imagines a scenario where if Mahendra Singh Dhoni were the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, the dynamics of the team would be different. According to him, the current captain, Babar Azam, lacks self-confidence and doesn’t make proactive decisions, and Dhoni could bring a change to the team’s style of play.
Munaf believes that Dhoni’s leadership style, characterized by proactive decision-making and handling pressure well, would have a positive impact on the Pakistani team. He emphasizes the need for a captain to adapt to the situation and make decisions accordingly, going beyond conventional thinking.
While praising Babar Azam’s cricketing skills, Munaf feels that he is under immense pressure, and blaming him for Pakistan’s poor performances is unfair. He acknowledges Babar Azam as one of the best cricketers in the current era and believes that he is not lacking in talent compared to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma.
Munaf Tiwary suggests that Babar Azam needs support and understanding rather than being solely held responsible for Pakistan’s cricketing outcomes. He expresses confidence in Babar Azam’s capabilities and labels him as the best cricketer in the current era for Pakistan.
Munaf Tiwary’s international career includes 12 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 3 international T20 matches. He has played 98 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is currently serving as the Youth and Sports Minister for the West Bengal state government.
