Pakistan captain Babar Azam, throughout a follow session. File
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Babar Azam on Wednesday introduced his determination to step down as Pakistan captain from all formats of the sport after his aspect’s debacle within the ICC World Cup 2023 in India.
The 28-year-old participant has relinquished the captaincy position of the aspect from all formats, he made the announcement on X through a press release.
“I vividly remember the moment when I received the call from the PCB to lead Pakistan in 2019. Over the last 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 wrote in a press release.
“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,” he added.
“Today, I’m stepping down as the captain of Pakistan across all formats. It’s a difficult decision, but I feel it is the right time for this call. I want to express my sincere thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board for entrusting me with this significant responsibility.”
During Babar’s stint, Pakistan went to the No. 1 place in ODIs. Babar Azam-led ended their disastrous campaign within the WC with a debacle by the hands of England by 93 runs.
Babar had a dismal efficiency with Pakistan within the ICC World Cup in India, ending fifth with eight factors from 9 matches. On a private stage, Babar scored 320 runs in 9 World Cup matches, the third most for Pakistan, with a mean of 40 and a strike charge of 82.90.
Pakistan suffered 5 defeats out of their 9 matches and one by the hands of arch-rival India by seven wickets. In their final league match of the event, Men in Green began proceedings realizing that that they had the slimmest of probabilities of nonetheless reaching the SFs, requiring a win by an unlimited margin to pressure a gargantuan swing on internet run charge. And the potential for such a outcome quickly disappeared as the 2019 champions England constructed in the direction of a sizeable first-innings rating and registered a 93-run win.
Earlier this week, Morne Morkel resigned as the bowling coach of the Pakistan Men’s group. The former South Africa quick bowler joined the Pakistan group on a six-month contract in June this 12 months.
