The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is just not happy that Fakhar Zaman questioned the choice panel’s determination to sideline Babar Azam from the Check aspect. The panel dropped former captain Babar Azam after they introduced the squad for the remaining two Checks in opposition to England in Multan and Rawalpindi.
Zaman took to X to questions the choice, inviting the ire of the PCB.
“The highest board officers will not be happy with the tweet despatched out by Fakhar and related individuals are having a phrase with him about it,” a well-informed PCB supply stated.
“It is regarding to listen to solutions about dropping Babar Azam. India did not bench Virat Kohli throughout his tough stretch between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively.
“If we’re contemplating sidelining our premier batsman, arguably the most effective Pakistan has ever produced, it may ship a deeply unfavourable message throughout the crew. There may be nonetheless time to keep away from urgent the panic button; we must always concentrate on safeguarding our key gamers slightly than undermining them,” Zaman wrote on social media platform.
The supply, nonetheless, disputed Fakhar’s tone and stated one of many newly inducted selectors, former captain Azhar Ali had spoken to size with Babar on Saturday and defined to him the choice to relaxation him for the 2 exams.
“Azhar made it clear to Babar that he remained an integral a part of Pakistan cricket’s future set-up and planning,” the supply added.
One of many different new selectors, Aqib Javed stated that it had been a difficult process for them to pick the Check squad for the 2 exams.
“We have needed to rigorously think about present participant type, the urgency to bounce again within the collection and Pakistan’s demanding 2024-25 worldwide schedule. With these components in thoughts and in the most effective curiosity of Pakistan cricket in addition to the gamers, we have made the choice to relaxation Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi,” he stated.
Aaqib stated the selectors are assured that this break from worldwide cricket will assist these gamers regain their health, confidence and composure, guaranteeing they return in high form for future challenges.
