Typical of Pakistan to change captains frequently, says Ian Chappell ahead of side’s tour of Australia

Sydney, Nov 24 : Legendary Australia cricketer Ian Chappell said it is "typical" of Pakistan to change their captains frequently, ahead of the side’s three-match Test tour of Australia happening next month.

Following a fifth-place finish in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup and huge criticism from across all quarters back home, Babar Azam stepped down as Pakistan’s all-format skipper, with opener Shan Masood named Test captain.

Masood is Pakistan’s ninth Test captain since 2009, as Pakistan play three Tests against Australia in Perth (December 14-18), Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 3-7, 2024), having never won a series in the country.

"Yeah thats a pity, I think Babars a very good player.

Hes not leaving the Pakistan side and maybe they can find a better captain.But its typical of Pakistan, they change captains (frequently)," said Chappel on Wide World of Sports.

Pakistan last toured Australia in 2019/20, as the hosts’ secured a 2-0 series victory, winning by an innings margin in both matches."The problem with Pakistan is they dont have a great record in Australia, even when they had good sides who could bat and bowl.

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"Theyve got some good quickies at the moment but the bounce of Australian pitches has always troubled them.If you look at the Australian side, they might be on the wane a bit, particularly when Warner goes but theyve still got a very good attack and its a good pace attack.

Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood, those blokes will worry Pakistan with that extra bounce," concluded Chappell.

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