Babar Azam Steps Down as Pakistan Captain to Focus on Batting

Babar Azam, the talented right-hand batter from Pakistan, has decided to step down as the white-ball captain of the Pakistan cricket team. He made this announcement on social media, stating that he wants to prioritize his performance and personal growth.

AB De Villiers Supports Babar

Former South African captain AB De Villiers praised Babar Azam for his contributions as captain and encouraged him to score more runs for his team. De Villiers expressed his support on social media, congratulating Babar and wishing him the best.

Babar's Tenure as Captain

Babar Azam has been leading the Pakistan cricket team since 2019. During his tenure, Pakistan did not win any major tournaments. They were eliminated from the Asia Cup in the Super 4 stage and failed to reach the knockout stage of the ODI World Cup in India.

Babar's Cricket Career

Babar made his Test debut in 2016 against the West Indies and has since played 54 matches, scoring 3,962 runs. He played his first ODI in 2015 against Zimbabwe, featuring in 117 matches and scoring 5,729 runs. Since debuting in T20Is in 2016 against England, Babar has played 123 matches, amassing 4,145 runs.

Babar expressed his gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support and stated that stepping down from the captaincy would allow him to focus more on his game and personal life.