Sources said that the proposal to make Babar Azam the captain of all the three formats was given to the PCB by a senior government official.

He thought that Babar Azam could take Pakistan cricket very high. Babar Azam who usually looks low-key and straightforward. The facts are the opposite. Babar Azam takes special interest in selection matters. He has made it clear to head coach Misbah-ul-Haq that he wants to keep at least five players in the permanent team so that he can prepare them for white ball. Sources said that Babar Azam has taken over the driving seat after becoming the captain and he is seen arguing with Misbah-ul-Haq in several major decisions. Attempts have also been made to dispel the impression that they are being controlled by remote control.