Recent news suggests that Babar Azam, the well-known Pakistani cricketer, is likely to make a return to the T20I team. Under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan faced a tough time in a recent five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where they ended up losing four out of five matches. One of the main reasons for this disappointing result was the team’s performance with the bat.
Even though Hasan Nawaz had an outstanding game and scored a century, the rest of the batsmen struggled to make a mark. Mohammad Haris, Abdul Samad, and Irfan Khan Niazi, in particular, had a rough go at it. Haris only managed to rack up 65 runs across five games, which isn’t great. Meanwhile, both Irfan and Abdul Samad received harsh criticism for their low strike rates, making it clear that they weren’t cutting it.
With the batters not performing well in New Zealand, it’s no wonder that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee is looking to reinstate Babar Azam into the T20I squad, as reported by BBN Sports. There’s a chance he could be back in the lineup for important upcoming tournaments like the Asia Cup and the 2026 World Cup.
Babar Azam had a major moment in his career when Pakistan beat India for the first time in a World Cup T20 match. However, things took a turn for the worse in later T20 World Cups where he couldn’t quite meet the high expectations that were set for him. His struggles led the PCB to remove him from the T20I captaincy for a while but he was brought back before the upcoming World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean.
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Regardless of the ups and downs, Babar is still considered one of the most technically skilled batsmen in Pakistan, and having him back could really help strengthen the team’s batting order, especially after the shaky performances seen in recent matches. Fans and selectors alike are likely hoping that his experience and talent can turn things around for the team in future competitions.
