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Three teams that need a change in captaincy ahead of the 20-20 World Cup
These teams have ticked all their boxes but require a new captain as the current skippers have been out of form.
The T20 fever is about to sweep over the entire cricketing fraternity as the 20-20 World Cup is just 11 days away. All international teams have almost finalised their preparations and are ready to compete against each other for the crown of T20 champions. However, there are some teams that might need a change in leadership heading into the mega event. These teams have ticked all their boxes but desperately require a new captain as the current skipper has been out of form.
1 Australia
Aaron Finch (Source: Twitter)
The defending champions of the 20-20 World Cup recently lost a three-match T20I series against India. Australian captain Aaron Finch has been under tremendous pressure owing to his poor form with the bat. The opener has looked like a pale shadow of his former self in recent time as he’s struggled for runs across formats. The 35-year-old has recently retired from ODI cricket. The upcoming World Cup might be the last time we see Finch leading the Australian side.
2 England
Moeen Ali (Source: Twitter)
Moeen Ali filled in for regular white-ball skipper Jos Buttler in the recently concluded T20I series against Pakistan. The All rounder led his team to a 4-3 series victory in Pakistan’s den. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler is yet to recover from his calf injury and be fully fit for the World Cup.
Buttler is going to be crucial for England with his bat. The wicketkeeper batter was in terrific form in the Indian T20 League this year as he won the coveted orange cap for being the highest run scorer. However, the 32-year-old hasn’t enjoyed the same success at the international level as he has scored 87 runs in six innings at an average of 14. Considering Buttler’s form, it would be better for England to release him from captaincy responsibilities and let him focus on his batting.
3 South Africa
Temba Bavuma (Source: Twitter)
South African skipper Temba Bavuma has been having a torrid time with the bat. Bavuma has only 64 runs to his name this year at an average of 10 and a strike rate of 82. The 32-year-old doesn’t have great numbers in his T20I career either having 565 runs in 27 innings at an average of 23 and a strike rate of 116. He has just one half-century to his name.
Taking an out-of-form Bavuma in the playing eleven at the world cup can backfire for South Africa. The team management could think of handing over the captaincy to Quinton De Kock or David Miller.
