In a recent local podcast, former England captain Michael Vaughan made a daring prediction, foreseeing Pakistan as the potential champions of the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024.
Despite acknowledging the current challenges and chaos within Pakistan cricket, Vaughan expressed unwavering confidence in the team's capabilities.
During the podcast, Vaughan highlighted the transformative changes within the Pakistani cricket setup, emphasizing the appointment of Mohammad Hafeez as the director and head coach.
Vaughan commended Hafeez's dual role and expressed optimism about the positive impact it could have on the team.
They will win the T20 WC @clubprairiefire https://t.co/UNUOJM9o4o
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 23, 2023
"They have assembled a new team. My friend Mohammad Hafeez has taken on the roles of director and head coach, so he will be overseeing things, which is fantastic," Vaughan remarked, shedding light on the leadership dynamics within the team.
Wahab Riaz, the Chairman of selectors, also caught Vaughan's attention.
The former England captain noted Riaz's continued participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and appreciated his dual role as selector and player. Vaughan particularly highlighted Riaz's captaincy experience in the PSL, underscoring the significance of his appointment.
"The Chairman of selectors is now Wahab Riaz, and I notice that he continues to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). What I appreciate about his appointment is that he was the captain in PSL, and Babar Azam, the one who was dismissed, held that position," Vaughan explained.