In a surprising move, Pakistan’s star cricketer Babar Azam has once again stepped down as captain of the limited-overs formats. Babar made this announcement on social media late Wednesday night, just before the upcoming series against England. His decision has sent shockwaves through Pakistan cricket.
This is not the first time Babar has resigned from captaincy. After Pakistan’s poor performance in the 50-over World Cup in India last year, he also gave up captaincy.
Babar shared his thoughts through social media, saying, “I am here to share some news with you today. I have decided to step down as the captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. This decision is effective from the notice I gave to the PCB and team management last month.”
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…
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 1, 2024
For years, Babar Azam has been the face of Pakistan’s leadership. After the 2023 World Cup, PCB appointed Shan Masood as the Test captain, while Babar retained the captaincy for limited-overs cricket. However, his form over the last two years has been a concern. Babar has now chosen to resign to focus more on his batting.
In his message, Babar expressed gratitude for the support he has received, saying, “I am thankful for your unwavering support and belief in me. Your enthusiasm means a lot. I am proud of what we have achieved together, and I am excited to continue contributing to the team as a player. Thank you for your love and support.”
Babar’s decision is sure to impact Pakistan’s cricketing future, with many eagerly awaiting the next steps from the PCB.
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