Following Babar Azam’s resignation from his role as captain of the Pakistan cricket team across all formats, accolades and tributes have flooded in from the cricketing community, comprising both current players and legends. The 29-year-old’s captaincy notably propelled the team to the zenith of the 50-over format rankings, a remarkable feat acknowledged by cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
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Azam, who took charge as the white-ball captain in 2019 and later assumed Test captaincy in 2020, encountered mounting criticism in recent months. The team’s lackluster performance in events like the Asia Cup and the ongoing World Cup 2023 ultimately prompted his decision to step down.
Teammate and wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan expressed his admiration for Babar on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, hailing him as “one of the greatest batsmen Pakistan has ever seen” and declaring, “Kaptaaana, aap Dilo k Kaptaan ho” (Captain! You rule our hearts).
Former Test captain Azhar Ali conveyed his gratitude to Babar for his tenure as captain, while ex-allrounder Mohammad Hafeez commended him for his contributions and wished him success in future endeavors. Sohail Tanveer and former spinner Saeed Ajmal also conveyed their appreciation for Babar’s contributions, with Ajmal specifically acknowledging Babar’s role in guiding Pakistan’s ODI team to the No.1 spot.
Despite his youth, Babar’s illustrious career saw him dominate the rankings as the top-ranked ODI batter for over two years. He held a unique distinction as the sole batter to secure top three positions across all formats. Reflecting on his accomplishments, Babar attributed reaching the No.1 spot in white-ball cricket to the collective efforts of players, coaches, and management.
