Fans at the second T20I match between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney made their disappointment known to Babar Azam, as the Pakistani captain struggled with his performance in the series. Despite the tense 13-run victory for Australia, fans were seen shouting and insulting Babar, even telling him to return to his hometown of Lahore. However, in the face of this rude behavior, Babar remained calm and even greeted the fans who were chanting his name in support.
After leading Pakistan to a series win against Ireland and a loss against England, Babar Azam has announced his resignation from white-ball captaincy. Citing a desire to prioritize his batting performance and spend time with family, Azam stepped down from captaincy for the second time. He mentioned the added workload of captaincy and his intention to focus on personal growth and performance.