CRICKET | Ibrahim Zadran keen to enjoy new responsibility as full-time skipper
Ibrahim Zadran is set to lead the Afghanistan cricket team as a full-time captain for the first time in an upcoming match against India. He expressed readiness to embrace the new responsibility and adapt to the conditions in India.
Why it matters
Leadership changes in international sports teams are significant for team dynamics and performance in global tournaments.
Ibrahim Zadran has led Afghanistan in the T20 format on 11 previous occasions. But when he takes charge against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, he will be donning the role of full-time skipper for the first time.
The opening batter was entrusted with the top job after Afghanistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup under Rashid Khan earlier this year.
“It is a new responsibility. As a captain, I want to enjoy it, take responsibility and make the right decisions in pressure situations. Challenges will be there. I am looking to improve myself and execute my plans according to the given situation,” Ibrahim told reporters.
Although Afghanistan’s status as host offers little in terms of home advantage, the 24-year-old said his players were familiar enough with the conditions to compete with India.
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