## "Everybody was surprised": How Babar Azam's teammates reacted to his return as Pakistan captain
### Pakistan's Test and ODI skipper Babar Azam was reappointed as T20I captain last month.
### The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some fans and experts questioning the move.
### However, Azam's teammates have expressed their support for the decision, saying they are confident in his ability to lead the team.
### "Everybody was surprised when Babar was removed as captain," said fast bowler Shaheen Afridi.
### "But we all know how good a captain he is, and we're all behind him."
### Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan added: "Babar is a natural leader.
### He has the respect of the team, the fans, and the media.
### I'm sure he will do a great job as captain again."
### Azam was first appointed as T20I captain in 2019.
### He led the team to the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup.
### However, he was removed as captain in September 2021 after Pakistan's poor performance in the T20 World Cup.
### He was replaced by Shadab Khan.
### Azam's reappointment as captain is seen as a sign of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) faith in him.
### The PCB has been under fire in recent months for its handling of the national team.
### The reappointment of Azam is seen as a sign that the PCB is trying to stabilize the team and improve its performance.
### Azam is one of the most successful batsmen in the world.
### He is the No. 1 ranked batsman in ODIs and T20Is.
### He is also the fastest batsman to reach 10,000 runs in T20Is.
### Azam is expected to lead Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.
### Pakistan is one of the favorites to win the tournament.
### Azam will be determined to lead Pakistan to its second T20 World Cup title.
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