The controversy that has arisen over the decision of Pakistan cricket team selectors not to give place to Babar Azam in the team for the second and third test of the series against England is not stopping. Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is counted among the best batsmen at present, hence no one liked the decision to drop him. However, after this an attempt was made to handle the matter and the assistant coach of the Pakistan team made it clear that in view of Pakistan's busy schedule, Babar has been rested and not dropped from the team.
In the second match of the series against England in Multan, Pakistan included Kamran Ghulam in the playing eleven in place of Babar Azam, who created history by scoring a century on his debut test. Meanwhile, former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Rameez Raja has expressed his views on Babar Azam being dropped from the team before the start of the second test.
Regarding the exclusion of Pakistani batting mainstay Babar Azam from the Test team before the start of the second Test of the series in Multan, Rameez Raja said on Sky Sports, “It should have been Babar's decision, whether he remains out of the playing eleven.” Wanted it or not. I think it was a knee-jerk reaction, the new selectors came in, the general consensus was that he needed a rest and he was completely dropped from the team.”
“It should've been Babar's call”
Ramiz Raja discusses Babar Azam being dropped from the second Test pic.twitter.com/5Qsyn6SrJM
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) October 15, 2024
Rameez Raja further said, “We need to understand that he sells cricket for Pakistan and the debate is going on in Pakistan right now whether this will be another failure for Babar Azam or whether he will be able to make a comeback.” And that makes things interesting. I don't see anyone in this Pakistan team right now who can sell (cricket), because the sponsors are also a little cautious because Pakistan is losing continuously and now there is no real superstar in this Test match. not playing.”
The selectors of the Pakistani team decided to drop Babar Azam, along with former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, top fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah for the second and third Test of the series against England and the Pakistan Cricket Board accepted this decision. Supported. Pakistan had to face defeat by an innings and 47 runs in the first match of the series against England.
Pakistan had scored 556 runs in the first innings of this match, but still had to face the defeat of the innings. After this, Pakistan Cricket took some big decisions and gave a chance to some new young faces for the remaining Tests. Let us tell you, after the defeat in the first Test of the series, Pakistan had named Aleem Dar, Aaqib Javed, Azhar Ali and Hasan Cheema as its new members in the selection committee.
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