Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, has faced intense scrutiny after his team’s unexpected early exit from the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. As the leader of the squad, he has been at the center of discussions about team performance and his own captaincy. In a recent post-match press conference, Babar addressed these concerns and shed light on his future as captain.
Babar Azam said “We are more sad and disappointed than fans or journalists. I’ll decide about my captaincy future after going back home, if I’m reigning I’ll announce it openly in a press conference”
Babar Azam had relinquished the captaincy following a disappointing ODI World Cup campaign last year. However, he was reinstated as skipper before the T20 World Cup. The team’s performance in the tournament raised questions about his leadership abilities.
Babar Azam said "We are more sad and disappointed than fans or journalists. I'll decide about my captaincy future after going back home, if I'm reigning I'll announce it openly in a press conference" 🇵🇰😭😭😭#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/7MhDFewxkW
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) June 16, 2024
Babar Azam Opens up on Pakistans Problems on the Field
Babar expressed disappointment over the team’s early exit from the T20 World Cup. He acknowledged that the entire team had failed to perform up to expectations. Rather than blaming individual players, he highlighted the collective struggle to synchronize performances. When the bowlers excelled, the batting lineup faltered, resulting in their premature exit.
While Babar’s future as captain remains uncertain, he affirmed that any decision would come after a thorough review with the PCB. As Pakistan faces challenging tours to Australia and New Zealand, the final call might rest with the cricket board.
Babar Azam’s commitment to the team’s success and his willingness to accept the PCB’s decision demonstrate his dedication to Pakistan cricket. Fans eagerly await the outcome of this crucial leadership discussion.
