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Babar Azam chose to step down as Pakistan cricket group captain in white-ball cricket and according to a report by GEO Super, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is taking a look at 3 unexpected choices to change him. Under Babar’s management, Pakistan crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2024 group phase after beats versus USA and India. While Mohammad Rizwan is a leading alternative for captaincy, the report declares that Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha have actually become the front-runners.
The report even more declared that head coach Gary Kirsten is not in favour of picking Zaman as the captain as he is the first-choice wicket-keeper batter of the side in all 3 formats. As an outcome, the PCB wish to keep his work in order to avoid any type of injury.
Previously, Babar launched a declaration on X (previously Twitter) on Wednesday revealing he had actually notified the Pakistan Cricket Board and group management about his desire to give up at some point last month.
While Babar did not state when he had actually notified the board and group management about his choice to stop, the 29-year-old stated he wished to concentrate on his batting while getting rid of the work as a skipper.
“I’m sharing some news with you today. I have actually chosen to resign as captain of the Pakistan males’s cricket group, efficient since my alert to the PCB and Team Management last month,” Babar composed.
“It’s been an honour to lead this group, however it’s time for me to step down and concentrate on my playing function,” he included.
Babar had actually stopped Pakistan captaincy function after their disappointing program in the ODI World Cup in India 2023 however he was restored as the skipper in white-ball formats in March this year.
His 2nd stint had no modification in fortunes for the group and Babar as the leader, as Pakistan carried out abysmally in the T20 World Cup in the Americas in June, losing to USA and India and stopping working to make it to Super Eight phase.
Babar stated captaincy had actually been a “gratifying experience” however likewise included a “considerable work” for him.
“Captaincy has actually been a fulfilling experience, however it’s included a considerable work. I wish to prioritize my efficiency, enjoy my batting, and invest quality time with my household, which brings me delight,” he stated.
“By stepping down, I will get clearness progressing and focus more energy on my video game and individual development.” “I’m grateful for your steady assistance and belief in me. Your interest has actually indicated the world to me. I’m happy of what we’ve accomplished together and delighted to continue adding to the group as a gamer,” he included.
(With PTI inputs)
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