Babar Azam resigns as captain from all formats

Lahore: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam has announced his resignation as a captain from all three formats, saying that he would coninue to represent Pakistan as a player.

Babar Azam also said that he would support the new captain and the team with his experience and dedication. The development took place after his meeting with the PCB management committee.

Taking to X, Babar Azam announced his resignation.

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— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) November 15, 2023

He wrote, “I vividly remember the moment when I received the call from PCB to lead Pakistan in 2019. Over the past four years, I have experienced many highs and lows on and off the field, but I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to maintain Pakistan’s pride and respect in the cricket world,”

He said, “Reaching the number 1 spot in the white-ball format was the result of the collective efforts of players, coaches and management but I would like to express my gratitude to passionate Pakistan cricket fans for their unwavering support during this journey,”.

Babar further said, “I will continue to represent Pakistan as a player in all three formats. I am here to support new captain and the team with my experience and dedication. I want to express my sincere thanks to Pakistan Cricket Board for entrusting me with this significant responsibility. Pakistan Zindabad,”.

The reports started emerging about the captaincy of Babar Azam as Pakistan team returned from India. He and his team was under huge pressure and criticism due to poor performance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.