Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman's T20 World Cup Selection Questioned Over Fitness Concerns

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Babar, Fakhar's T20 World Cup Selection Under Scrutiny Over Fitness Concerns

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News18•18-03-2026, 19:15

Babar, Fakhar's T20 World Cup Selection Under Scrutiny Over Fitness Concerns

•PCB medical panel suspects Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were not 100% fit for T20 World Cup selection.
•Concerns raised by senior selector Aaqib Javed, prompting a board investigation.
•Dr. Javed Mughal, PCB's new director of sports exercise and medicine, expressed concerns after examining players post-World Cup.
•Babar refused to play National T20 Championship due to hamstring irritation; Fakhar also struggled with similar issues.
•Allegations suggest Pakistan team physiotherapist Cliffe Deacon previously cleared injured players due to close relationships.

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