Babar Azam has stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball captain.
In a social media post in the early hours of Wednesday (October 2), Babar announced his resignation from captaincy duties. "I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and Team Management last month," he wrote.
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Babar: Want to prioritize my performance
Babar expressed his gratitude for having been given the role, but made it clear that he wants to focus his energies on his batting ad the workload of captaincy had got to him, which is why the decision.
"Captaincy has been a rewarding experience, but it's added a significant workload. I want to prioritize my performance, enjoy my batting, and spend quality time with my family, which brings me joy.
"By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth."
