Wed Oct 02 09:55:50 UTC 2024: ## Babar Azam Resigns as Pakistan’s White-Ball Captain

**KARACHI, PAKISTAN** – Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, has announced his resignation from the white-ball captaincy role, effective immediately. The decision comes amid a period of tumultuous performance for the Pakistan national team.

Azam, who previously relinquished the captaincy in all formats last year, was reappointed as white-ball captain earlier this year. However, the team’s recent performance, including disappointing outings at the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup, has been criticized.

In a tweet announcing his resignation, Azam stated that it was an “honour” to lead the team, but that it was time for him to step down and focus on his individual performance.

“It’s been an honour to lead this team, but it’s time for me to step down and focus on my game,” Azam wrote on X. “I’m grateful for your unwavering support and faith in me. Your passion is everything to me. I’m proud of what we achieved together and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the team as a player.”

Azam further explained his decision, highlighting the increasing workload associated with the captaincy role. “I want to prioritize my performance, enjoy my batting and spend quality time with my family,” he said.

This news comes as a surprise, especially given that Azam was expected to lead the team through the upcoming Champions Trophy. Speculation had been rife that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) might be looking to replace Azam with Mohammad Rizwan, but this decision appears to have been made by the captain himself.

It remains to be seen who will take over the white-ball captaincy role moving forward.

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