T20 World Cup 2022: Backup captain of each team

Captains are the ones who call all the shots on a cricket field. They shepherd their troops and try to bring the best out of the team. In a fast-paced T20 format,, where one decision can make all the difference, a skipper’s role becomes even more crucial. Moreover, in marquee tournaments such as the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022, a decision made by the captain can make or break a team’s campaign.

Each team at the T20 extravaganza has some shrewd leaders. However, teams must be prepared with a backup of their regular captains as,. in a sport like cricket, injuries are a common phenomenon.

Let us look at the backup captain for each top-ranked nation at the T20 World Cup 2022:

8. Afghanistan - Najibullah Zadran

Najibullah Zadran has been a giant of a player in the T20 circuit. He is a ferocious striker of the cricket ball and is renowned for his power-hitting skills. The veteran batter has played 177 matches in the shortest format and has amassed 3352 runs at a strike rate of 139.20.

In the international arena, he has been a vital cog in Afghanistan’s middle-order for more than a decade. The 29-year-old has played 83 T20Is and scored 1559 runs at a strike rate of 142.89. His presence in the middle-order has allowed stroke-makers at the top of the order to play with freedom.

Zadran is one of the most experienced players on the Afghan side. This is the reason why he has been given the role of Mohammad Nabi’s deputy for the T20 extravaganza in Australia. Though the ace batter is yet to lead his national side, he has a calm head on his shoulders and has all the experience in the world to thrive at the biggest of the stages.