The director of the National high -performance AAQIB Javed rejected the rumors surrounding the future of Babar Azama T20i and said the door remains open to all players who are constantly playing in the format. Reports suggest that Babar, along with Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi, can be omitted from the T20i Pakistani plans for the upcoming Western India tour, starting on 1 August.
Babar did not perform from tour to South Africa in December 2024 in the Pakistan setting T20i. The former captain who led the team during the previous World Cup T20 was, was Also missing in a series of five T20i matches in New Zealand And the home series of three matches against Bangladesh.
AAQIB JAVED spoke at a press conference in Lahore on Monday, June 16, and stressed that no player, including Babar was not excluded, and that the selections would only be carried out on the basis of merit and current forms.
“Whatever Babar or any other player, the game is open to everyone. If Babar or anyone else is doing well, he will earn his place – everyone can climb through performance,” Pakistani media quoted him.
“Players are aware of which format they fit best. There are many challenges before us and must be ready to face them,” he added.
After their inability to reach the knockout phases of the World Cup T20 Pakistan, the reset button in the T20i cricket hit. The focus has shifted to providing opportunities for developing talents in preparation for the next year’s World Cup.
Salman Ali AGHA Captain Juveny for tours of New Zealand and Bangladesh. While Pakistan managed only one victory in New Zealand, they achieved 3-0 net sweeping via Bangladesh at home.
Former coach in New Zealand Mike Hesson replaced AAQIB Javeda as head coach The White Mile teams. Hesson is reportedly eager to test several young people in the upcoming West Indies series as part of long -term planning.
“The idea is that if things go south, selectors can always return to Babar, Rizwan and Shaheen,” said a source of close Pakistan cricket council (PCB) earlier in June.
Meantime, Babar signed with Sydney Sixers for his first Stin In Big Bash League, Australia. The PCB and several other players have given any certificates of objection (night) to participate in the T20 league, which runs from 28 December to the end of January.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
June 16, 2025
