Babar Azam's Captaincy: A Tale of Unfulfilled Potential
Babar Azam’s journey as Pakistan's captain began with high expectations, yet his tenure has been marked by a string of setbacks that overshadow the initial hopes for success. As the first captain in Pakistan’s history to lead the team in seven major tournaments without winning a single trophy, his time at the helm exposed the gaps between talent and leadership. Well stepping down as captain, Babar has made a commendable decision. Unprecedented Failures in Major Tournaments Babar Azam is the first captain in Pakistan’s cricketing history to have led the team in seven major tournaments without winning any silverware. Despite high expectations, Pakistan faltered in: T20 World Cup 2021 T20 World Cup 2022 Asia Cup 2022 Asia Cup 2023 ICC World Test Championship (2021-2023) ODI World Cup 2023 T20 World Cup 2024 The 2023 ODI World Cup, in particular, marked one of the darkest chapters in Pakistan’s cricket history. For the first time ever, Pakistan lost five matches in a single World Cup...