How Quetta Gladiators’ Victory Will Help Sarfraz’s Captaincy!

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Quetta Gladiators’ triumph in PSL 4 is bound to help Sarfraz Ahmed grow as a leader. Hence, here is a look at how the victory is likely to assist Sarfraz’s captaincy at the international level.  

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Brings An End To A Mid-Career Crisis

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Sarfraz Ahmed had been going through a mid-career crisis ever since the forgettable Asia Cup, 2018. Not only did he see his side lose the tournament but in the next few months, he also saw his reputation as a skipper going down following Test series defeat to New Zealand and South Africa. 

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The controversy in South Africa that resulted in him being banned owing to his involvement in a racial slur almost ended his tenure as Pakistan’s captain.

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However, all of that is now behind him and the success that has come while leading the Gladiators is almost certain to allow him a much needed fresh start.

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Reduces Media and Public Pressure

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Sarfraz had been in the spotlight for the last six months and thus, found himself under massive media and public pressure. Nevertheless, the PSL victory has raised his status as a leader and most definitely made way for the pressure to be reduced.

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Allows Him To Be Positive Before The World Cup

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With plenty of rest and a tournament victory under his belt, Sarfraz is bound to enter the world cup with a positive mid frame; something that can go a long way in ensuring a decent performance during the mega event.