Pakistan captain Babar Azam arrived in Lahore on Monday after the failed World Cup season with the news that he would not resign voluntarily and wait for a call from the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam arrived in Lahore on Monday after the failed World Cup season with the news that he would not resign voluntarily and wait for a call from the Pakistan Cricket Board. Babar, who was received by his family members at the Lahore International Airport, appeared dejected as he exited the building surrounded by security personnel.

Insiders report that Babar will meet PCB chief Zaka Ashraf this week and after the meeting he will take a decision on his role as captain of all formats. Pakistan, the 1992 champions, failed to make it to the semi-finals after an unimpressive run in which they lost five of nine league games.

Babar was appointed white-ball captain for the first time at the end of 2019 and also took over the position of Test skipper in 2021. He has led Pakistan in two Asia Cups, two T20 World Cups and the ongoing ODI World Cup without winning a title.

The team's dismal performance in India has divided the cricketing fraternity in the country over whether Babar should be retained as captain or consider other options.

His prominent supporters include former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who had initially said pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was ready to become Pakistan's captain.

Even as debate rages on social media and various other platforms over whether Babar should be replaced or not, PCB chief Zaka Ashraf has said that he will consult some former players in the coming days before deciding on the next course of action decides.

Pakistan has two tough tournaments ahead of them against Australia and New Zealand in December and January.

Pakistan batsman Shan Masood, wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi are considered possible captaincy candidates.

Since the team is scheduled to leave for Australia in early December, the PCB has two weeks to decide how to proceed.