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ACC Blocks Pakistan Bid To Recall Babar Azam Before India Final

Pakistan is exploring a T20I recall next month, with the batter currently at a red-ball camp in Lahore.

PCB Takes Massive Decision On Babar Azam Ahead Of Asia Cup Final Against India

Overview

  • Asia Cup organizers rejected PCB’s late request to add Babar Azam to the tournament squad, citing injury-only replacement rules.
  • Local reports indicate selectors are considering Babar for the T20I series against South Africa starting October 28, with his batting position yet to be defined.
  • Salman Ali Agha’s role as T20I captain could hinge on performances, according to reporting that highlights internal selection scrutiny.
  • Babar is attending an intensive red-ball training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore ahead of the South Africa Tests, per PCB-linked reporting.
  • Context: Babar has not played T20Is since December 2024 after being dropped over strike-rate concerns, and Pakistan’s batting has struggled, including two defeats to India in this Asia Cup.