Time for me to step down: Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan white-ball team captain
Islamabad: Star batter Babar Azam on Wednesday announced that he was stepping down as Pakistan captain in the white-ball format. This decision comes after he had stepped down from the role in 2023, only to be reinstated in 2024, replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi.
“It’s been an honour to lead this team, but it’s time for me to step down and focus on my playing role,” Babar wrote on X.
He expressed that while leading the team has been a rewarding experience, it has also significantly increased his workload. “By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth,” he stated.
The 29-year-old noted that he wants to prioritise his performance and enjoy playing the game while also spending quality time with his family, which brings him joy.
He expressed gratitude to his fans for their continuous support and belief in him.
“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 said at the end of the post.
Pakistan is scheduled to face England in a three-match Test series on home soil, with the first Test set to begin on October 7 in Multan.
Dear Fans,
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 1, 2024
I'm 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.
It's been an honour to lead this team, but it's time for me to step down and focus…
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Defeated delimitation bill in Parliament to defend idea of India: Cong leader Rahul Gandhi
Chennai (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the opposition parties defeated the delimitation bill in the Parliament on Friday to defend the "idea of India."
Addressing a poll rally at Ponneri here, he said the BJP-led government at the Centre brought a new bill on April 16, and said they were trying to pass the women's bill, which he said was passed in 2023.
"In the so-called Women's Bill, delimitation was hidden. The idea was to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in the Union of India... the delimitation move by BJP was to weaken the strength of southern states, small states, north eastern states," he alleged.
"We defeated in Parliament, a bill in which delimitation was hidden; we defeated it to defend the idea of India."
Rahul added that India that is Bharat, is a union of states, and every single state should have a voice, be free to express itself, and protect its tradition.
