Babar Azam steps down as white-ball captain
- By Web Desk -
- Oct 02, 2024
Pakistan captain Babar Azam announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from the white-ball captaincy, saying that he wants to focus on his playing role and personal growth.
“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,” the star batter said in a statement posted to Instagram.
While calling his role as the Pakistan captain a rewarding experience, Babar Azam maintained that the responsibility added a significant workload.
“I want to prioritise my performance, enjoy my batting, and spend quality time with my family, which brings me joy,” the star batter wrote.
“By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth,” he added.
The right-handed batter showed gratitude to his fans for their support while resolving that he is excited to continue contributing to the team as a player.
It is to be noted here that Babar Azam stepped down from captaincy across all formats after Pakistan’s dismal performance in the ODI World Cup 2023.
While Shan Masood replaced him as the red-ball captain of Pakistan, the star batter was reappointed as the captain of the white-ball format ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.