RAWALPINDI: Middle-order batsman Sohaib Maqsood has decided to step down from the captaincy of Southern Punjab to focus on his batting, during the ongoing National T20 Cup in Rawalpindi.
He announced the decision before the Balochistan versus Southern Punjab match on Friday. All-rounder Aamer Yamin, who has replaced Maqsood as captain, came for the toss and explained the situation.
“Sohaib bhai wanted to focus on his batting and he himself backed this decision,” said Yamin following the toss against Balochistan. Southern Punjab’s coach Sajjad Akbar also confirmed that Yamin would lead the side for the remainder of the tournament.
Maqsood had responded to the criticism over his selection for the T20 World Cup squad in style with a solid performance in the National T20 Cup match against Northern, couple of days back, where he scored a phenomenal 75-run knock off just 47 balls.
Earlier in the day, Balochistan skipper Imam-ul-Haq has been admitted to a hospital after he suffered an injury during the match against Southern Punjab. As per the latest updates, he is still undergoing a checkup and an x-ray of his ribs is being carried out.
Imam-ul-Haq was injured while he collided with the boundary boards when he was fielding. The left-handed batsman was taken away on a stretcher after the team’s physiotherapist treated him initially.
