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Babar Azam steps down from Pakistan captaincy in all forms following Cricket World Cup debacle

Babar Azam quits Test captaincy after PCB relieves him from white-ball duties

The Independent UK

Pakistan name Shan Masood, Shaheen Afridi as Test and T20 captains after Babar Azam’s resignation

NEW DELHI: As Babar Azam stepped down from the captaincy duties across formats following Pakistan's World Cup debacle, the PCB, following his resignation, appointed Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi as captains for Test and T20I formats.

The Times of India

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats after disastrous World Cup campaign

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats after World Cup debacle. He expressed gratitude to the PCB for entrusting him with the responsibility.

The Hindu

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Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after World Cup debacle

NEW DELHI: Star batter Babar Azam on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan captain after team's dismal show in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

The Times of India

Overhaul in PCB - National selection committee sacked amidst World Cup disappointment: Reports

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of Pakistan's disappointing performance at the ongoing ICC World Cup in India, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken decisive action by dismissing the entire national selection committee, according to reports. The move follows a series of setbacks for the Babar Azam-led team, raising concerns…

The Times of India

Babar Azam should quit captaincy and focus on his batting: Ex-Pakistan players

NEW DELHI: Prominent former Pakistani cricketers, including Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, and Abdul Razzaq, are of the opinion that captain Babar Azam should relinquish his leadership role and focus on his individual game after Pakistan's disappointing World Cup campaign.

The Times of India

Babar Azam hasn't improved as a leader in last 3-4 years: Shahid Afridi

NEW DELHI: Amid Pakistan's group-stage exit from the ongoing World Cup, Babar Azam and his leadership skills continue to be the hot topic of discussion in the neighbouring country.

The Times of India

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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam arrives in Lahore, to meet PCB chief this week

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam returned to Lahore on Monday following a disappointing World Cup campaign, amid speculation that he won't step down voluntarily but will await the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision.

The Times of India

'Babar kya khaak kaptani karega...': Disappointed Ramiz Raja loses cool, tears into PCB after Pakistan's World Cup ouster

NEW DELHI: A fuming former Pakistan skipper and cricket board chairman Ramiz Raja lashed out at the PCB for destroying Pakistan cricket after Babar Azam and Co.'s exit from the ongoing World Cup in India.

The Times of India

World Cup: Jos Buttler safe, focus on Babar Azam

ECB sticks with Jos as skipper for limited overs tour of Windies; despite backlash at home, team stands firmly behind Pakistan captain

The Times of India

Outdated batting approach, sting-less pace attack: Factors that punctured Pakistan's World Cup hopes

NEW DELHI: An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.

The Times of India

Shadab Khan calls for shift in cultural mindset amidst criticism of captain Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Vice-captain Shadab Khan has voiced his support for skipper Babar Azam in the aftermath of Pakistan's World Cup campaign, urging a change in the cultural mindset that singles out the captain for both victory and defeat. Despite growing demands from former Pakistan cricketers to remove Azam as captain,…

The Times of India

World Cup: Ben Stokes and David Willey help England end on a high

KOLKATA: "We're gonna bat first." With those words, England captain Jos Buttler literally ended the slimmest hope that Pakistan had of sneaking into the World Cup semifinals at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

The Times of India

'It's not a crime to make mistakes...': Mickey Arthur backs Pakistan captain Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of Pakistan's World Cup campaign concluding with a 93-run defeat against England, team director Mickey Arthur has come to the defence of skipper Babar Azam. Speculations had been circulating that Babar might step down from the captaincy after the tournament, fueled by criticism from former…

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Very disappointed but I am keen to lead in rebuilding phase: Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: With an embarrassing 93-run defeat against England, Pakistan wrapped up their disappointing 2023 World Cup campaign in Kolkata on Saturday.

The Hindu

PCB, team management ignored advice to relook spin bowling attack before World Cup, says Misbah Ul Haq

Misbah Ul Haq claims PCB ignored his advice to reassess spin bowling attack in WC, despite concerns over Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz's form. Despite advice from Misbah and Mohammad Hafeez, PCB chose to not have a relook at spin attack. Babar Azam and Mickey Arthur didn't see value in…

The Times of India

World Cup: England opt to bat against Pakistan in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the 44th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

The Times of India

World Cup: Babar Azam, Jos Buttler and their crown of thorns

KOLKATA: Captains Babar Azam and Jos Buttler are in a soup. Bombarded with questions on their captaincy, both are going the extra mile to defend their rights to hold on to the coveted job.

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The Times of India

World Cup, Pakistan vs England: Redemption battle for Pakistan and England

Both teams will be looking to sign off on a high at the Eden today after underwhelming World Cup campaigns

The Hindu

Captaincy has not been a burden for me: Babar Azam

Babar Azam reflects on Pakistan's World Cup campaign, brushing aside critics and insisting his team will not consider their last match a lost cause. He believes a strong partnership and long innings from Fakhar Zaman could help them achieve their goal of a 287-run victory.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan vs England: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

Babar Azam hits back at criticism of his captaincy of Pakistan before the crunch Cricket World Cup match with England.

The Times of India

'If Fakhar Zaman bats 20-30 overs...': Babar Azam has plans in place as Pakistan chase improbable semis dream

NEW DELHI: Under-fire skipper Babar Azam hasn’t thrown the towel in yet as he has plans in place as Pakistan chase ODI World Cup semi-final dream when they take on England in their last league match in Kolkata on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Unwelcome, feuding and beleaguered: Pakistan’s World Cup is on the ropes

Given the discord inside and outside the team camp it is remarkable that they have even a theoretical chance of reaching the semi-finals by beating England

The Times of India

'Keep believing': Michael Vaughan trolls Pakistan with astonishing semis qualification scenarios

NEW DELHI: With Pakistan all but out of the World Cup semis race, former England captain Michael Vaughan on Friday trolled Babar Azam and co., sharing some almost-unachievable and jaw-dropping numbers for them to book a berth in top-four.

The Hindu

PAK vs ENG | We will try to finish on a good note and then see: Babar

Babar Azam hits back at critics, says captaincy had no impact on batting. Refuses to agree team's performance has dipped since '99. Admits lack of experience in India has affected them. Asserts easy to give opinion on TV, invites critics to call him directly. Urges team to focus on next…

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