Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, reportedly disappointed with the PakistanCricket Board (PCB) and former cricketers’ conduct, is rumored to considerresigning from his role as the white-ball cricket captain upon returningfrom India, according to informed sources on Friday.
Amidst Pakistan’s struggles in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, where theyface potential elimination, the 29-year-old has been seeking advice on hisfuture, consulting with figures like former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja.
During training at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, Azam sought guidance from Raja,and the decision to continue as captain will be influenced by consultationsupon his return. In the current circumstances, Babar values advice,particularly from his father, and his close aides are reportedly advisinghim to step down from leadership in all three formats.
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The recommendation is based on the belief that notable captains have facedchallenges in Test series in Australia. While Babar initially planned tomake this decision in India, he has now postponed it and will finalize hischoice upon returning to Pakistan.