Babar Azam on late Tuesday night time introduced that he was stepping down as Pakistan captain within the white-ball format. He had stepped down final yr from the position as effectively after Pakistan’s subpar World Cup 2023 marketing campaign however was reappointed the skipper in 2024 when he changed Shaheen Shah Afridi.
“I’m sharing some information with you right now. I’ve determined to resign as captain of the Pakistan males’s cricket crew, efficient as of my notification to the PCB and Crew Administration final month. It’s been an honour to guide this crew, nevertheless it’s time for me to step down and give attention to my enjoying position,” Babar mentioned to his followers in a prolonged X put up.
“Captaincy has been a rewarding expertise, nevertheless it’s added a major workload. I need to prioritize my efficiency, take pleasure in my batting, and spend high quality time with my household, which brings me pleasure. By stepping down, I’ll acquire readability shifting ahead and focus extra vitality on my sport and private progress,” he added.
Expensive Followers,
I am sharing some information with you right now. I’ve determined to resign as captain of the Pakistan males’s cricket crew, efficient as of my notification to the PCB and Crew Administration final month.
It has been an honour to guide this crew, nevertheless it’s time for me to step down and focus…
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 1, 2024
“I’m grateful to your unwavering assist and perception in me. Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me. I’m pleased with what we’ve achieved collectively and excited to proceed contributing to the crew as a participant.
Thanks to your love and assist,” Babar mentioned on the finish of the put up.
In his second stint as captain, Babar had changed Afridi who led Pakistan in a single sequence in opposition to New Zealand. Babar was reappointed keeping track of the 2024 T20 World Cup co-hosted in West Indies and america.
Nonetheless, regardless of the change Pakistan had poor returns on the showpiece occasion. They misplaced to the affiliate nation United States and eventual champions India and did not qualify for the following spherical.