Babar Azam Resigns as Pakistan's White-Ball Captain Amid Leadership Crisis

Babar Azam steps down to focus on his batting, leaving Pakistan cricket in turmoil with no clear successor announced.

Babar Azam announced his resignation from the white-ball captaincy, citing the need to prioritize his performance and reduce workload.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted his resignation and is now tasked with finding a new captain for the ODI and T20 formats.
Babar's decision follows Pakistan's disappointing performances in recent tournaments, including an early exit from the T20 World Cup.
Reports indicate internal team tensions and a critical report by head coach Gary Kirsten contributed to Babar's loss of interest in the captaincy.
Mohammad Rizwan is considered a leading candidate for the captaincy, but concerns over his workload have prompted discussions about a split captaincy model.