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Babar Azam's decision to step down as Pakistan's white-ball captain for the second time in less than a year underscores the turbulent state of Pakistani cricket. His resignation follows a period of underwhelming results and highlights the ongoing “captaincy roulette” within the team. While Babar's first stint as captain saw Pakistan achieve significant victories, including multi-format series wins over South Africa and an ODI series victory over Australia, his second tenure has been marked by inconsistency and a lack of sustained success.
This latest resignation comes after a disappointing performance at the 2024 T20 World Cup where Pakistan suffered defeats to both the USA and India, crashing out of the competition without advancing to the knockouts. Reports of internal conflicts and a lack of team cohesion have also contributed to the team's struggles. Additionally, Babar's own batting form has dipped, with him failing to register a fifty in his last ten international innings.
With Pakistan's next white-ball assignment being a tour of Australia, followed by engagements in Zimbabwe and South Africa, the team faces a crucial period of rebuilding. The selection of a new captain will be key in restoring stability and bringing the team back on track. It remains to be seen who will take over the captaincy reins and whether they can guide Pakistan towards a more successful future.
Source: Babar quits again: Pakistan's captaincy roulette amid team struggles