File picture of Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam© AFP
Babar Azam has stepped down as Pakistan cricket staff skipper following his staff’s disappointing run within the Cricket World Cup 2023. Pakistan misplaced 5 out of their 9 matches and did not qualify for the semifinals. Babar himself didn’t have an important outing within the event with 320 runs from 9 matches. The cricketer got here underneath numerous strain from each specialists and followers concerning his captaincy and his lack of kind with the bat didn’t assist issues. At present, Shadab Khan was the vice-captain of Pakistan’s World Cup staff with Shaheen Afridi among the many possible names to take over as the subsequent skipper.
“I vividly bear in mind the second once I obtained the decision from PCB to guide Pakistan in 2019. Over the previous 4 years, I’ve skilled many highs and lows on and off the sphere, however I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to keep up Pakistan’s delight and respect within the cricket world. Reaching the #1 spot within the white-ball format was a results of the collective efforts of gamers, coaches, and administration however I might like to precise my gratitude to passionate Pakistan cricket followers for his or her unwavering assist throughout this journey. Immediately, I’m stepping down because the captain of Pakistan in all codecs. It is a troublesome choice however I really feel it’s a proper time for this name,” he posted on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter).
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) November 15, 2023
“I’ll proceed to characterize Pakistan as a participant in all three codecs. I’m right here to assist the brand new captain and the staff with my expertise and dedication. I need to specific my honest due to the Pakistan Cricket Board for entrusting me with this important accountability. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD,” he added.
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