Pakistan cricket team’s white ball captain, Babar Azam, has stepped down from the captaincy.
He announced this on his Instagram account, stating, ” Dear Fans, I’m sharing some news with you today. I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and Team Management last month. It’s been an honour to lead this team, but it’s time for me to step down and focus on my playing role.”
“Captaincy has been a rewarding experience, but it’s added a significant workload. I want to prioritize my performance, enjoy my batting, and spend quality time with my family, which brings me joy.”
“By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth. I’m grateful for your unwavering support and belief in me. Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and excited to continue contributing to the team as a player. Thank you for your love and support.”
Babar has resigned after consulting his family and close friends; he had been consulting his close friends regarding the captaincy for many days.
Babar Azam resigned from the captaincy of all three formats in November after the defeat in the World Cup last year. After that, PCB appointed Shaheen Afridi as T20 and Shan Masood as Test captain. No decision was made regarding Day’s captain.
But then, in March this year, Babar Azam was once again made the captain of Pakistan’s white ball cricket.
Under the leadership of Babar Azam, Pakistan played 43 ODIs, winning 26 and losing 15. Apart from this, under the leadership of Babar, Pakistan won 48 and lost 29 in 85 T20 International matches.
