Babar Azam's Absence Sparks Confusion: Injury, Rest, or Dropped? PCB Under Fire

• Babar Azam's absence from the ODI series against Bangladesh (which Pakistan lost 2-1) has sparked widespread confusion.
• Conflicting explanations from selector Aaqib Javed (injury), head coach Mike Hesson (rest), and Babar Azam himself (mocking injury claim) fuel the debate.
• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad without clarifying Babar's status, leading to speculation.
• Several new players like Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, and Abdul Samad were given opportunities.
• Former players and fans criticize the mixed messaging, demanding clarification from PCB; some hint at personal differences with Javed.