When Babar Azam announced his resignation as white-ball team captain, he delivered a bombshell. Considering Pakistan’s lackluster recent performance, the action was anticipated.

Following Pakistan’s dismal performance in the ODI World Cup, when they were unable to go beyond the semifinals, Babar’s status saw a sharp drop. Babar chose to resign as captain of all three forms due to increasing criticism and strain. After Babar resigned, Shaheen Afridi was selected as the T20I captain and Shan Masood as the Test captain.

Over the years, Pakistan Cricket has made some bizarre decisions. They did it again when they requested Babar to captain the squad in the T20 World Cup instead of Shaheen Afridi. However, the situation did not improve as Pakistan was eliminated from the first round after defeating the United States and India.
Babar announced his intention to resign as Pakistan’s baseball captain on social media.

“Greetings, Fans Today, I have some news to share with you. With effect from my announcement to the PCB and Team Management last month, I have chosen to step down from my position as captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team,” Babar stated.

“Leading this squad has been an honor, but it’s time for me to stand aside and concentrate on my playing role. Although it has increased effort significantly, being a captain has been a satisfying experience. It makes me happy to prioritize my performance, take pleasure in my batting, and spend time with my family.”

“By taking a step back, I will be able to see things more clearly going ahead and devote more of my attention to improving myself. I appreciate your resolute backing and faith in me. To me, your excitement has meant the world. I’m thrilled to keep playing for the squad and pleased of what we’ve accomplished together. I appreciate all of your kindness and help.

Why Did Captain Babar Azam Resign?

CricketPakistan said that there was a major decline in communication between Babar Azam and the cricket body. The cricket player was not included in any consultation procedures at this time. Babar chose to resign since he didn’t feel like he belonged on the squad.

Was Babar Azam forced to resign by Gary Kirsten?

On social media, there were rumors that Babar Azam had resigned because he wanted to captain both white-ball teams; on the other hand, Gary Kirsten thought Babar should only captain one-day internationals. Nevertheless, a well-known journalist dispelled the rumors, stating that Babar took the decision because he didn’t feel connected to the team and that there was no truth to it.