However, there was no communication from the board over who will take the leadership role in the one-day format.
Masood and Shaheen were tipped to lead the Test and T20I sides after Babar’s resignation.
Babar captained Pakistan in all three formats starting October 2019, and led them to number one in ICC One Day International (ODI) rankings for the first time in May.
But after Pakistan’s disappointing finish at the World Cup, where they couldn’t qualify for the knock-outs, Babar and his leadership skills came under severe criticism.
“Today, I am stepping down as the captain of Pakistan in all formats,” Azam announced on X, formerly Twitter, after meeting Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee chief Zakar Ashraf in Lahore.
“It’s a difficult decision but I feel it is the right time for this call. I will continue to represent Pakistan as a player in all three formats.”
“I am here to support the new captain and the team with my experience and dedication,” added Azam.
“I want to express my sincere thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board for entrusting me with this significant responsibility.”
The PCB said that Azam had been axed as white ball captain but they had wanted him to stay in charge of the Test team.
The coaching staff, the PCB said, will also have their roles redefined although it was not certain whether or not coach Grant Bradburn and director of cricket Mickey Arthur will stay on.
Azam said his journey had been a rollercoaster ride which culminated in a record of four wins and five losses at the World Cup.
As well as suffering an eighth defeat in eight meetings at World Cups against arch-rivals India, he also oversaw a first loss to neighbours Afghanistan.
“I vividly remember the moment when I received the call from the PCB to lead Pakistan in 2019. Over the past four years, I’ve experienced many highs and lows on and off the field,” said Azam.
“But I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to maintain Pakistan’s pride and respect in the cricket world.”
Ranked as the number one batsman before the World Cup, Azam failed to score big runs in India, finishing with 320 without a century over nine games
Azam led Pakistan in 20 Tests, winning ten, losing six and drawing the other four. In 43 ODIs, Pakistan won 26, losing 16 with one no result.
In the shortest format, Azam led Pakistan to the semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2021 and a runners-up finish a year later.
In 71 T20Is, he enjoyed 41 wins, 23 losses with seven no results.
Pakistan has a tough tour of Australia coming up where they play three Tests, starting in Perth from December 12.
They have lost all of their last 14 Tests in the country with their most recent victory coming back in 1995.
(With inputs from AFP)
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