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Babar Azam To Be Sacked Again, Report Claims Pakistan's Musical Chair Of Captaincy To Continue

After Pakistan's recent Test series loss against Bangladesh at home, the criticism has been widespread. What is worse is that this is not a one-off loss.Pakistan cricket team has been suffering from poor form for the last few months. Right from the ODI World Cup 2023 to the 2024 T20 World Cup, Pakistan's performance has not been satisfactory. There have been too many changes at the top with Babar Azam being removed as captain only to be reinstated few weeks later as white-ball skipper. Now, according to a report in Cricket Pakistan, Babar Azam may be sacked yet again and Mohammad Rizwan will be made the white-ball captain.

Ravichandran Ashwin Feels 'Terribly Bad' For This Star, Who Isn't Part Of An "Easy Dressing Room"

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered his sympathy to Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood following the team's disappointing series loss against Bangladesh. Earlier this month, Bangladesh scripted history by beating Pakistan for the first time ever in a Test series, pulling off a 2-0 series sweep in Rawalpindi. Following the loss, Shan has come under scrutiny for his leadership, with former players suggesting that the star batter has not been able to lift the spirits inside the dressing room.

"Shaadi Kar Le Bhai, Umar Zyada Ho Gyi": Ex Pakistan Star's Cheeky Advice To Babar Azam

As Pakistan cricket goes through one of its toughest periods, Babar Azam is one player who is in the thick of criticism the men's national team is getting. A 0-2 Test series defeat at the hands of Bangladesh at home is being labelled as the national team's worst in the longest format by many. One of the reasons behind Pakistan's poor show on the 22-yard pitch is the underperformance of top players like Babar Azam. While many former Pakistan cricketers have criticised Babar over the last few weeks, Basit Ali advised the star batter to get married.

"IPL Mein Rs 130 Ka Bhi Nhi Bikega": Babar Azam Roasted By YouTubers After Flop Show Vs Bangladesh

The Pakistan cricket team's 0-2 defeat at home to Bangladesh in the recently concluded Test series has triggered a plethora of reactions. The entire team is in the line of fire, owing to its below-par show in recent months. One of the players who has been criticised the most is the talismanic Babar Azam. First the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies, then the Bangladesh Test series, Babar has failed to live up to the expectations, making many question his skill, temperament, and willingness to deliver the desired performances.

Pakistan Coach Unhappy With Players' Fitness After Bangladesh Loss, PCB Set To Impose 'Central Contract' Condition

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will conduct stringent fitness tests before awarding central contracts for the next 12 months, bringing currently contracted players and other international and domestic performers into the ambit. The fitness test will be carried out between September 6 and 8 at Lahore and the process will be supervised by white ball head coach Gary Kirsten and the team's physiotherapist and trainer. The players will then leave for Faisalabad for the Champions Cup.

Former PCB Boss Zaka Ashraf Denies Any Groupings In Pakistan Dressing Room

Zaka Ashraf, the former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman held responsible for starting a slide in the fortunes of the national team, has denied any groupings in the dressing room. Ashraf also brushed aside that his decision to appoint Shaheen Shah Afridi as the national T20 captain and Shan Masood as the Test captain after last year's ODI World Cup had sparked a rift in the dressing room. “There were no differences between Babar Azam or Shaheen even after I decided to have the latter as the T20 captain,” Ashraf said on a local news channel.

"Removed Babar Azam From Captaincy, Divided Team": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As Team Hits Rock Bottom

The Pakistan cricket team hit one of its lowest points in cricketing history, losing at home to Bangladesh in the 2-match Test series. Pakistan were swept aside by the tourists who produced one of their most memorable triumphs of all time. Though there remain a few personnel in the Pakistan team who have been drawing fans and experts' ire, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hasn't been immune from criticism either. In fact, former Pakistan star Rashid Latif feels it's the Pakistan Board and its recent chairmen who deserve the most blame.

Pakistan Drop To 8th In Test Rankings Following Loss To Bangladesh

Pakistan's first-ever series loss to Bangladesh has resulted in Shan Masood's team slipping down to the eighth position in the ICC Test rankings besides hitting a historic low of lowest rating points since 1965. Pakistan were thrashed by 10 wickets in the first Test while the hosts lost the second by six wickets with Rawalpindi hosting both the matches. “Pakistan dropped two places in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings to go to eighth position after suffering a shock series loss at home to Bangladesh,” the ICC said on its website.

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Babar Azam To Be Sacked Again, Report Claims Pakistan's Musical Chair Of Captaincy To Continue

Ravichandran Ashwin Feels 'Terribly Bad' For This Star, Who Isn't Part Of An "Easy Dressing Room"

"Shaadi Kar Le Bhai, Umar Zyada Ho Gyi": Ex Pakistan Star's Cheeky Advice To Babar Azam

"IPL Mein Rs 130 Ka Bhi Nhi Bikega": Babar Azam Roasted By YouTubers After Flop Show Vs Bangladesh

Pakistan Coach Unhappy With Players' Fitness After Bangladesh Loss, PCB Set To Impose 'Central Contract' Condition

Former PCB Boss Zaka Ashraf Denies Any Groupings In Pakistan Dressing Room

"Removed Babar Azam From Captaincy, Divided Team": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As Team Hits Rock Bottom

Pakistan Drop To 8th In Test Rankings Following Loss To Bangladesh