{"id":50720,"date":"2024-10-02T00:12:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=50720"},"modified":"2024-10-02T00:19:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:19:18","slug":"babar-azam-resigns-as-captain-of-pakistan-mens-cricket-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/sports\/babar-azam-resigns-as-captain-of-pakistan-mens-cricket-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Babar Azam resigns as captain of Pakistan Men\u2019s Cricket Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a heartfelt announcement to his fans, <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/sports\/babar-azam-shan-masood-to-remain-captains-report\/\">Babar Azam<\/a> has officially stepped down as the captain of the Pakistan men\u2019s cricket team, here on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>As per the details, Babar Azam posted on X, he said the decision, effective immediately, follows his notification to the<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/pakistan-mulling-legal-action-against-england-new-zealand-cricket-boards\/\"> Pakistan Cricket Board<\/a> (PCB) and team management last month.<\/p>\n<p>Babar expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team, stating, \u201cIt\u2019s been an honour to captain this squad. However, i believe it\u2019s time for me to focus on my playing role.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dear Fans,<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m sharing some news with you today. I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men&#8217;s cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and Team Management last month.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been an honour to lead this team, but it&#8217;s time for me to step down and focus\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Babar Azam (@babarazam258) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/babarazam258\/status\/1841188496263856532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Babar acknowledged the significant workload that comes with captaincy, emphasizing his desire to prioritize his performance on the field and spend more quality time with his family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy stepping down, I aim to gain clarity and concentrate more on my game and personal growth,\u201dhe added.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed his apreciation of the unwavering support of his fans, whose enthusiasm has gratly motivated him througout his tenure. \u201cI\u2019m proup of what we\u2019ve achieved together, and I\u2019m excited to continue contributing to the team as a player, he said.<\/p>\n<p>Babar expressed his appreciation for the unwavering support of his fans, whose enthusiasm has greatly motivated him throughout his tenure. \u201cI\u2019m proud of what we\u2019ve achieved together, and I\u2019m excited to continue contributing to the team as a player,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a heartfelt announcement to his fans, Babar Azam has officially stepped down as the captain of the Pakistan men\u2019s cricket team, here on Tuesday. As per the details, Babar Azam posted on X, he said the decision, effective immediately, follows his notification to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and team management last month. 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