NEW DELHI: As Babar Azam stepped down from the captaincy duties throughout codecs following Pakistan’s World Cup debacle, the PCB, following his resignation, appointed Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi as captains for Take a look at and T20I codecs.
Nonetheless, there was no communication from the board over who will take the management position within the one-day format.
Masood and Shaheen have been tipped to guide the Take a look at and T20I sides after Babar’s resignation.
Babar captained Pakistan in all three codecs beginning October 2019, and led them to primary in ICC One Day Worldwide (ODI) rankings for the primary time in Might.
However after Pakistan’s disappointing end on the World Cup, the place they could not qualify for the knock-outs, Babar and his management expertise got here beneath extreme criticism.
“Right this moment, I’m stepping down because the captain of Pakistan in all codecs,” Azam introduced on X, previously Twitter, after assembly Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) administration committee chief Zakar Ashraf in Lahore.
“It is a tough resolution however I really feel it’s the proper time for this name. I’ll proceed to symbolize Pakistan as a participant in all three codecs.”
“I’m right here to help the brand new captain and the crew with my expertise and dedication,” added Azam.
“I need to specific my honest because of the Pakistan Cricket Board for entrusting me with this important accountability.”
The PCB stated that Azam had been axed as white ball captain however that they had needed him to remain in control of the Take a look at crew.
The teaching employees, the PCB stated, may also have their roles redefined though it was not sure whether or not or not coach Grant Bradburn and director of cricket Mickey Arthur will keep on.
Azam stated his journey had been a rollercoaster experience which culminated in a document of 4 wins and 5 losses on the World Cup.
In addition to struggling an eighth defeat in eight conferences at World Cups in opposition to arch-rivals India, he additionally oversaw a primary loss to neighbours Afghanistan.
“I vividly bear in mind the second after I acquired the decision from the PCB to guide Pakistan in 2019. Over the previous 4 years, I’ve skilled many highs and lows on and off the sphere,” stated Azam.
“However I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to take care of Pakistan’s delight and respect within the cricket world.”
Ranked because the primary batsman earlier than the World Cup, Azam failed to attain massive runs in India, ending with 320 with out a century over 9 video games
Azam led Pakistan in 20 Checks, successful ten, dropping six and drawing the opposite 4. In 43 ODIs, Pakistan received 26, dropping 16 with one no consequence.
Within the shortest format, Azam led Pakistan to the semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2021 and a runners-up end a 12 months later.
In 71 T20Is, he loved 41 wins, 23 losses with seven no outcomes.
Pakistan has a tricky tour of Australia developing the place they play three Checks, beginning in Perth from December 12.
They’ve misplaced all of their final 14 Checks within the nation with their most up-to-date victory coming again in 1995.
(With inputs from AFP)
Nonetheless, there was no communication from the board over who will take the management position within the one-day format.
Masood and Shaheen have been tipped to guide the Take a look at and T20I sides after Babar’s resignation.
Babar captained Pakistan in all three codecs beginning October 2019, and led them to primary in ICC One Day Worldwide (ODI) rankings for the primary time in Might.
However after Pakistan’s disappointing end on the World Cup, the place they could not qualify for the knock-outs, Babar and his management expertise got here beneath extreme criticism.
“Right this moment, I’m stepping down because the captain of Pakistan in all codecs,” Azam introduced on X, previously Twitter, after assembly Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) administration committee chief Zakar Ashraf in Lahore.
“It is a tough resolution however I really feel it’s the proper time for this name. I’ll proceed to symbolize Pakistan as a participant in all three codecs.”
“I’m right here to help the brand new captain and the crew with my expertise and dedication,” added Azam.
“I need to specific my honest because of the Pakistan Cricket Board for entrusting me with this important accountability.”
The PCB stated that Azam had been axed as white ball captain however that they had needed him to remain in control of the Take a look at crew.
The teaching employees, the PCB stated, may also have their roles redefined though it was not sure whether or not or not coach Grant Bradburn and director of cricket Mickey Arthur will keep on.
Azam stated his journey had been a rollercoaster experience which culminated in a document of 4 wins and 5 losses on the World Cup.
In addition to struggling an eighth defeat in eight conferences at World Cups in opposition to arch-rivals India, he additionally oversaw a primary loss to neighbours Afghanistan.
“I vividly bear in mind the second after I acquired the decision from the PCB to guide Pakistan in 2019. Over the previous 4 years, I’ve skilled many highs and lows on and off the sphere,” stated Azam.
“However I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to take care of Pakistan’s delight and respect within the cricket world.”
Ranked because the primary batsman earlier than the World Cup, Azam failed to attain massive runs in India, ending with 320 with out a century over 9 video games
Azam led Pakistan in 20 Checks, successful ten, dropping six and drawing the opposite 4. In 43 ODIs, Pakistan received 26, dropping 16 with one no consequence.
Within the shortest format, Azam led Pakistan to the semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2021 and a runners-up end a 12 months later.
In 71 T20Is, he loved 41 wins, 23 losses with seven no outcomes.
Pakistan has a tricky tour of Australia developing the place they play three Checks, beginning in Perth from December 12.
They’ve misplaced all of their final 14 Checks within the nation with their most up-to-date victory coming again in 1995.
(With inputs from AFP)
