Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan demoted in PCB contract review
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Wristspinners Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem have also secured spots in Pakistan's squad. They are joined by Salman Mirza, who was Pakistan's leading wicket-taker with eight wickets in the recent away T20I series against Bangladesh.
Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad sparks controversy as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are dropped over strike rate concerns, while captain Agha Salman’s weaker numbers expose glaring hypocrisy in team selection.
Pakistan cricket board announced its team. Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan are not in the team for the upcoming tri-series in UAE and Asia Cup. Salman
Kamran Akmal had recently asked for Babar Azam to be dropped from all white-ball formats, but made a massive U-turn after the former Pakistan captain was not included in the squad for Asia Cup 2025.
Former Pakistan pacer Tanvir Ahmed has urged Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to consider retirement after their shock omission from Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, sparking debate over their international future.