Babar Azam Steps Down as Pakistan’s White-Ball Captain
On October 27, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, Mohsin Naqvi, clarified that Babar Azam’s decision to resign from the white-ball captaincy was made independently, without any pressure from the PCB. Babar, who became captain in 2019, decided to step down to focus on his performance. Under his leadership, Pakistan did not win any major tournaments and faced setbacks in the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
Mohammad Rizwan Appointed as New Captain
Following Babar’s resignation, Mohammad Rizwan was appointed as the new white-ball captain of Pakistan. The decision was made after consulting with five mentors and coaches of the Champions Cup. Salman Ali Agha was named vice-captain. Rizwan’s leadership will begin with Pakistan’s upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe.
Statements from Babar Azam and Mohsin Naqvi
Babar Azam expressed on his official X account that it was an honor to lead the team and that stepping down would help him focus on personal growth. Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that Babar discussed his decision with coaches and wanted to prioritize his performance.
Doubts Revealed
Babar Azam -: Babar Azam is a famous cricketer from Pakistan. He was the captain of Pakistan’s cricket team for matches played with a white ball, like One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20s.
White-Ball Captain -: In cricket, ‘white-ball’ refers to formats like ODIs and T20s where a white ball is used. The captain of the team for these formats is called the white-ball captain.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) -: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is the organization that manages cricket in Pakistan. They make important decisions about the team and its players.
Mohammad Rizwan -: Mohammad Rizwan is a cricketer from Pakistan. He has been chosen as the new captain for Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team.
Salman Ali Agha -: Salman Ali Agha is a cricketer from Pakistan. He has been appointed as the vice-captain of the white-ball cricket team.
Mentors and Coaches -: Mentors and coaches are experienced people who guide and train players to improve their skills and performance in sports.
Tours of Australia and Zimbabwe -: In cricket, a ‘tour’ is when a team travels to another country to play matches. Pakistan’s team will be visiting Australia and Zimbabwe to play cricket matches.
