Overview

• 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.