Babar Azam has stepped down from captaincy in all formats following a meeting with Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee. During the meeting, Babar was informed that the board intended to retain him as the captain for red-ball cricket but would replace him in white-ball cricket. Preferring not to be confined to leadership in a specific format, Babar expressed his desire to resign from captaincy in all formats and promptly left the meeting. An hour after leaving the National Cricket Academy, Babar formally announced his resignation through a statement posted on his social media platforms. The cricket fraternity wasted no time in sharing their thoughts on social media platforms, expressing both support for Babar’s decision and anticipation for the team’s future under new leadership. Really appreciate Ur services @babarazam258 as a captain of Pakistan Cricket. Surely ur hunger to get more runs contributing for winning matches for team will grow more with time. Stay healthy and blessed. https:\/\/t.co\/FKY8SiZduo \u2014 Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 15, 2023 Thank You so Much for all your services for Pakistan as a Captain\u2728 And for taking Pakistan\u2019s ODI team to the No.1 spot?? I hope that You continue to score Runs for Pakistan even better than before. Keep smiling and Stay Fit. The Team needs you at your Best.@babarazam258\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Lgi6TDrZIq \u2014 Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) November 15, 2023 Thank you @babarazam258 for you efforts as captain for @TheRealPCB I am sure this won\u2019t be your last time that you captain Pakistan. Everything happens for good and for learning. Now just enjoy getting lots of runs\u2026 May Allah always bless you Ameen \u2764\ufe0f?? https:\/\/t.co\/IPjsqNwstg \u2014 Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) November 15, 2023 Kudos to @babarazam258 for his achievements under his captaincy! The team’s growth & performances speaks volumes. Here’s to breaking more batting records and achieving even greater success in the future Bobzy . #BabarAzam #PakistanCricket https:\/\/t.co\/6aB4QvYvkz \u2014 Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) November 15, 2023<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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