Babar Azam says ready to quit captaincy
"It isn't because of one person that we lost; we could not click as a team," Babar says
Daily Sun Report
Published: 17 Jun 2024
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. Photo : PCB
Babar Azam said on Sunday he was ready to step down as Pakistan's white-ball captain after disastrous performance at the T20 World Cup, but stressed that all players were responsible for the debacle.
"We did not perform well as a team, it isn't because of one person that we lost; we could not click as a team," Babar said during a post-match press conference in Florida after his side beat Ireland.
Captain Babar guided Pakistan through a nervy chase as they ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a three-wicket win over Ireland in the last Group A match, a dead rubber after both teams were already eliminated.
Pakistan finished third in the five-team group with four points after losing to India and the United States, who progressed to the Super Eight stage.
"We did not play well as a team, it isn't one man's responsibility. Although I am the captain, I can't be everywhere, just like I said, we didn't click as a team," the skipper said.
"It was returned to me by the PCB and when we go back, we will discuss what transpired here. In case I have to step down, I will announce it myself publicly," he said.
Source : Geo TV