Pakistan Selector Backs Babar Azam, Probes Fakhar, Naseem Injuries

• Chief selector Aaqib Javed defended Babar Azam's 2026 T20 World Cup selection, citing his technical proficiency for Sri Lankan conditions.
• Javed placed responsibility on captain Salman Ali Agha and coach Mike Hesson for Babar's underutilization, stating he didn't need to play every match.
• Pakistan Cricket Board launched probes into injuries of Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah, questioning their fitness during the T20 World Cup.
• Javed also questioned the extent of Babar Azam's current finger injury and his potential fitness for semi-finals.
• He urged fans to avoid demanding wholesale team changes after every tournament, advocating for core team stability.