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Firstpost25-02-2026, 02:44

Vaughan Urges Babar Azam to Quit T20Is; Akhtar, Saqlain Slam PCB Over Cricket Decline

  • Former England captain Michael Vaughan advised Babar Azam to quit T20 internationals to focus on Tests and ODIs, citing the evolving nature of T20 cricket.
  • Vaughan believes Babar's playing style is not suited for the modern T20 game, which has become more power-hitting focused.
  • Shoaib Akhtar criticized the PCB and coach Mike Hesson, stating that Pakistan cricket is '100 years behind' the rest of the world.
  • Akhtar highlighted that certain players, including Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, do not fit the current team's requirements.
  • Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq also slammed the PCB for unfulfilled promises to coaches and a lack of visionary planning, contributing to Pakistan's cricket struggles.

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