Following a fifth-place finish in the 2023 Men\u2019s ODI World Cup and huge criticism from across all quarters back home, Babar Azam stepped down as Pakistan\u2019s all-format skipper, with opener Shan Masood named Test captain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Masood is Pakistan\u2019s 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Yeah that's a pity, I think Babar's a very good player. He's not leaving the Pakistan side and maybe they can find a better captain. But it's typical of Pakistan, they change captains (frequently),\" said Chappel on 'Wide World of Sports'.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan last toured Australia in 2019\/20, as the hosts\u2019 secured a 2-0 series victory, winning by an innings margin in both matches. \"The problem with Pakistan is they don't have a great record in Australia, even when they had good sides who could bat and bowl.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"They've 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 they've still got a very good attack and it's a good pace attack. Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood, those blokes will worry Pakistan with that extra bounce,\" concluded Chappell.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/typical-of-pakistan-to-change-captains-frequently-says-ian-chappell-ahead-of-sides-tour-of-australia.jpg", "alt_img": "Typical of Pakistan to change captains frequently, says Ian Chappell ahead of side\u2019s tour of Austral", "alt_title": "Kolkata: Pakistan players during a practice session ahead of their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Typical Of Pakistan To Change Captains Frequently, Says Ian Chappell Ahead Of Side\u2019s Tour Of Australia On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Typical Of Pakistan To Change Captains Frequently, Says Ian Chappell Ahead Of Side\u2019s Tour Of Australia, ODI World Cup: Legendary Australia cricketer Ian Chappell said it is \"typical\" of Pakistan to change their captains frequently, ahead.", "seo_keywords": "Babar Azam, Legendary Australia, Ian Chappell, ODI World Cup, Shan Masood, Wide World", "tag": "", "tagging": "Babar Azam, Legendary Australia, Ian Chappell, ODI World Cup, Shan Masood, Wide World", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "typical-of-pakistan-to-change-captains-frequently-says-ian-chappell-ahead-of-sides-tour-of-australia", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "921", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2023-11-24 15:18:03", "updated": "2023-11-24 15:18:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Babar Azam, Legendary Australia, Ian Chappell, ODI World Cup, Shan Masood, Wide World", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-11-24 15:18:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "england_cricket": "0", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/typical-of-pakistan-to-change-captains-frequently-says-ian-chappell-ahead-of-sides-tour-of-australia-132841" }