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Babar Azam's Exclusion: Injury, Rest, or Controversy? Pakistan Cricket in Turmoil

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News18•16-03-2026, 16:00

Babar Azam's Exclusion: Injury, Rest, or Controversy? Pakistan Cricket in Turmoil

•Confusion surrounds Babar Azam's absence from Pakistan's ODI series against Bangladesh, which Pakistan lost 1-2.
•Senior selector Aaqib Javed initially stated Babar was injured after the T20 World Cup, prompting a PCB probe request.
•Babar Azam sarcastically questioned Javed's injury claim on social media, adding to the confusion.
•Head coach Mike Hesson later clarified that Babar and other seniors were rested to blood new talent, including six uncapped players.
•Former players and fans are demanding an explanation from the PCB, with some alleging a personal grouse against Babar.

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