Babar Azam has resigned from all formats as Pakistan’s captain after the team’s poor performance at the 2023 World Cup. After the league stage under Babar, Pakistan came in seventh on the points table and, at one point, were falling even lower after losing four straight games. Pakistan managed to reclaim some of the victories, but not enough to advance to the semifinals. Following Pakistan’s elimination, there were strong calls for Babar to be removed from his captaincy. The star batsman made the decision via a social media post.
“I vividly remember the moment when I received the call from PCB to lead Pakistan in 2019. Over the past four years, I’ve 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.” Babar further added. “Reaching the No. 1 spot in the white-ball format was a result of the collective efforts of players, coaches, and management but I’d like to express my gratitude to passionate Pakistan cricket fans for their unwavering support during this journey.”
After Pakistan’s miserable performance at the 2023 World Cup, Babar Azam has resigned as captain of the team in all formats. Under Babar, Pakistan finished the league stage sixth on the points table and, at one time, found themselves much farther down the ladder after losing four straight games. Pakistan managed to get back into the winner’s circle in some way, but not enough to advance to the semifinal. Protests for Babar’s dismissal as captain erupted following Pakistan’s elimination, and the star batsman announced his decision via a social media post.
