Babar Azam Contemplates Stepping Down from White-Ball Captaincy: Report

Babar Azam Contemplates Stepping Down from White-Ball Captaincy: Report

Nadia Nawaz | November 11, 2023 | 02:32 PM IST | Sports | Follow on Google News

Babar Azam Contemplates Stepping Down from White-Ball Captaincy: Report

Babar Azam Contemplates Stepping Down from White-Ball Captaincy: Report

Pakistan’s cricket captain Babar Azam is reportedly considering relinquishing his role as the white-ball captain after the team’s return from India. Pakistan’s position in the competition is precarious, as they are one defeat away from missing the semi-final spot in the ongoing tournament. According to a report on GEO News, Babar is in discussions with former cricketer and PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja, among others, regarding his future as captain.

Advice from Close Aides and PCB Chairman

The report indicates that Babar’s decision will be influenced by the counsel he receives from his close circle and Ramiz Raja. Some of his advisers have recommended that he step down from the captaincy across all three formats of the game.

Babar’s Response to Captaincy Queries

During a pre-match press conference ahead of Pakistan’s final group stage game against England, Babar addressed questions about his captaincy future. He stated that he would consider the matter after returning to Pakistan or following the match. However, he emphasized that his current focus remains on the upcoming game and not on captaincy concerns.

Denial of Captaincy Impacting Performance

Babar also refuted suggestions that the captaincy has adversely affected his performance in the World Cup. He expressed confidence in his abilities, citing his experience of leading the team for the last three years without feeling undue pressure. Babar acknowledged his lackluster performance in the tournament but denied that it was linked to his role as captain.

Upcoming Match at Eden Gardens

Pakistan is set to face England at the iconic Eden Gardens, where the outcome could be crucial for Pakistan’s hopes in the tournament. Babar Azam’s leadership and performance in this match will be closely watched, given the ongoing discussions about his captaincy.

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