PCB told to ‘provide clarity’ after dropping Babar Azam from ODI team: ‘He doesn’t deserve this'

In the last ODI series, Babar played for Pakistan; he scored a century and ended his international ton drought. However, the selection committee clearly mixed formats, taking the right-hander's form in T20Is into account while picking the team for the ODIs.

Speaking on a Pakistani show, Amir said the committee needs to provide reasons for leaving out both Babar and Ayub, noting that one needs to know the roadmap, given the World Cup will be played next year.

“Only some months are left for the World Cup, so will these new players play the World Cup? If they don't perform in the next two series, will the players you have dropped make a comeback? Just give me clarity on this,” he added.

“Babar Azam has fans worldwide. They need clarity. Did you take him into confidence before making such a call? It's okay if he didn't perform. Or was there any other concern? If that's the case, then tell us as well,” said Shehzad.

“Let the people know that Pakistan cricket got hampered for some reasons, and Babar played a prominent role. And that's why we sidelined him. If this is not the reason, then Babar doesn't deserve this. He's your best batter as far as Pakistan cricket is concerned. Pakistan don't have a better batter than him,” he added.

Pakistan adopted a new approach for the series against Bangladesh, naming six uncapped players in the squad: Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, and Shamyl Hussain.

Shaheen Shah Afridi retained his spot as the skipper, while Salman Ali Agha also held onto his spot in the squad.

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