Babar Azam resigns as the captain of Pakistan: A new chapter in the story of the nation’s leadership was added as Babar Azam, a bat mainstay, confirmed his resignation of the limited-overs team.
After Pakistan’s tragic 2023 ODI World Cup quest, his 29-year-old’s time as the country’s white-ball captain ultimately ended up coming an end. But having holding the post for a brief period, Babar was reappointed on March 2024.
The primary low point for Pakistan during Babar’s second spell was the team’s loss to the United States, which caused them to fall out of the T20 World Cup in the group stages. Another topic of conversation was the defeat by bitter rivals India, despite holding the lead.
Therefore, considering the overall patterns in Pakistani cricket, the most recent event isn’t entirely surprising. Pakistan’s international team morale hasn’t been at its best, and they just suffered their first-ever Test match defeat to Bangladesh.
Babar decided it was time to put all of his attention to his batting and made the announcement public on the social networking site “X.” Pakistan’s talisman batter has had an unsatisfactory time through the 2023-24 season with the numbers and impact not being to the heights he has been known for.
Babar Azam resigns as the captain of Pakistan:
“Greetings, Fans Today, I have some news to share with you. With effect from my announcement to the PCB and Team Management last month, I have chosen to step down from my position as captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team,” Babar stated.
“Leading this squad has been an honor, but it’s time for me to stand down and concentrate on my playing role. Although it has increased workload significantly, being a captain has been a gratifying experience. It makes me happy to prioritize my performance, take pleasure in my batting, and spend time with my family.”
“By taking a step back, I will be able to see things more clearly going forward and devote more of my energy to improving myself. I appreciate your resolute backing and faith in me. To me, your excitement has meant the world. I’m thrilled to keep playing for the squad and pleased of what we’ve accomplished together. I appreciate all of your kindness and help.
Over the next six months, Pakistan’s approaching white-ball duties includes tours to South Africa, the nation of Zimbabwe, and Australia. After Babar’s last tenure ended, Shaheen Afridi quickly took over as T20I captain. However, the left-arm bowler was also suddenly stripped of the the captaincy, that sparks discussions over who would be Pakistan’s next white-ball captain. Pakistan has not participated in an ODI since the World Cup in 2023.
