Pakistan batter Babar Azam. — AFP/File
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday introduced that he was stepping down from the white-ball captaincy, saying that it was time for him to give attention to his taking part in position and private progress.
“By stepping down, I’ll acquire readability transferring ahead and focus extra power on my recreation and private progress, the 29-year-old batter introduced on X.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had reappointed Babar because the nationwide crew’s captain for T20I and one-day internationals (ODIs) on March 31.
He had earlier ended his years-long stint as skipper in November 2023 after he stepped down as captain of the nationwide aspect.
Talking about his position because the skipper, Babar stated captaincy has been a rewarding expertise nevertheless it added a vital workload. “I want to prioritise my performance, enjoy my batting, and spend quality time with my family, which brings me joy,” he pressured.
“By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth,” Babar wrote.
Expressing his gratefulness for the help, the star batter stated he’s excited to proceed contributing to the crew as a participant.
That is second time Babar left captaincy of the nationwide aspect.
He had stepped down from captaincy amid extreme criticism after Pakistan didn’t carry out within the Asia Cup and continued the identical efficiency into the World Cup — the place they crashed out earlier than reaching the semis.
