The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not happy with Fakhar Zaman. According to PTI reports, it is learned that the governing body was not happy with the way the first batsman reacted to reports of Babar Azam being dropped from the Pakistan National Cricket Team for the second Test against the National Cricket Team. of England.
Pakistan national cricket team batsman Babar Azam was the talk of cricket on Sunday (October 13). The day began with reports claiming that the right-hander was set to be dropped from the squad for the second Test against the England National Cricket Team.
Reports claimed that the Pakistan national cricket team selection committee is not interested in playing him in the second Test. They felt that the lead batsman should get some rest and take some time off as they want to include a new group of players.
Worrying to hear suggestions about Babar Azam’s removal – Fakhar Zaman
When reports of Babar’s downfall went viral, Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman had a massive reaction. He cited the example of Virat Kohli, saying that when the batsman was out of form, India did not release him, and it is worrying to see Babar on the verge of being bowled.
While calling Babar the best batsman Pakistan has ever produced, he said dropping the batsman could send a negative message to the entire team. On his Twitter account, he explained:
“It is worrying to hear suggestions about Babar Azam being dropped. India did not bench Virat Kohli during their difficult run between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21 and 26.50 respectively.
“If we are considering sidelining our main batsman, arguably the best Pakistan has ever produced, it could send a deeply negative message to the entire team. “There is still time to avoid pressing panic.tton; “We should focus on safeguarding our key players rather than undermining them.”
It is worrying to hear suggestions about Babar Azam being removed. India did not bench Virat Kohli during their difficult run between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21 and 26.50, respectively. If we are considering leaving out our main batsman, arguably Pakistan’s best…
—Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) ohdotohbmyr 13, 2024
Senior junta officials not satisfied with tweet sent by Fakhar to Babar Azam
The publication of that message by Fakhar Zaman has not gone down well with the Pakistan Cricket Board officials. Speaking to PTI, an official stated:
“Senior board officials are not satisfied with the tweet sent by Fakhar and relevant people are talking to him about it.”
Pakistan eliminates Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Sarfaraz Khan.
A few hours after the reports emerged, Pakistan announced the squad for the final two Tests against England. Babar Azam was eliminated from the team and not only him but also Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Sarfaraz Khan were eliminated from the team.
Since the start of 2023, Babar has averaged under 21 in nine Tests. He has struggled to get going and has also not managed a half-century in the format since 2022. In the first match against England, he posted scores of 30 and 5 in two innings. On a track where almost every other hitter scored runs, he looked out of touch through two innings. Now he would be willing to return with dominance and respond to his critics with style.