Babar Azam brutally trolled after he resigned as Pakistan's captain for 2nd time in 11 months
Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan's captain for a second time in 11 months, citing a need to lessen his workload and focus on improving his game. As his put in is papers, social media was ready with brutal messages.
Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is likely to take his place, according to a report from Geo News.
Babar took to X to announce resigning from the post in ODIs and T20Is, adding that he had informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management of his decision in September.
Following this, social media users started trolling the cricketer. "Babar Azam stepped down from ODI and T20I captaincy. (sad day for other cricket teams)," wrote one.
Babar Azam stepped down from ODI & T20I captaincy. (sad day for other cricket teams). #BabarAzam #INDvBAN #CricketTwitter
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) October 1, 2024
Another said, "Babar Azam resignations: 2. Babar Azam Trophies Won in 6 Tourn: 0"
Cricket Australia announces schedule and ticket sales for home white ball series vs Pakistan.
*24 hours later*
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain.
UNREAL FEAR 🤣 pic.twitter.com/NyCZr2M0a5
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 1, 2024
"Babar Azam stepped down as Pakistan captain again. He Is looking for his personal growth, not the Team's growth," added one user.
Babar Azam steps down from captaincy to save himself from facing questions in English 💀pic.twitter.com/WKteZy9xH3
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) October 2, 2024
Notably, it is the second time in less than a year that Babar has resigned from the captaincy of the senior national men's team. Babar stepped down as the captain of all three formats after Pakistan's dismal performance in the ODI World Cup in India in October-November last month.
Babar has earlier, said: “Captaincy added a 'significant workload' and that by stepping down, he would channel his energy into contributing to the team with the bat.”
"Dear Fans, I am sharing some news with you today. I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and Team Management last month," Babar said in a late-night post on X.
"It's been an honour to lead this team, but it's time for me to step down and focus on my playing role. Captaincy has been a rewarding experience, but it's added a significant workload. I want to prioritise my performance, enjoy my batting, and spend quality time with my family, which brings me joy.
"By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth. "I'm grateful for your unwavering support and belief in me. Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me. I'm proud of what we've achieved together and excited to continue contributing to the team as a player. Thank you for your love and support," he added.
