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Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Set To Escape With Reprimand After Post Supporting Babar Azam: Report

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is likely to escape with a reprimand for criticising the PCB ahead of the squad announcement, where it planned to drop former skipper Babar Azam for two Tests against England. Azam, along with several senior players, got eventually dropped for two Test days after Fakhar expressed his displeasure on social media. Fakhar was issued a show-cause notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after he tweeted his views where he compared Azam's run drought with India's Virat Kohli, who went through a lean patch between 2020 and late 2022.

Pakistan Star's Post On Dropped Babar Azam Leaves PCB Fuming: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not pleased that Fakhar Zaman questioned the selection panel's decision to sideline Babar Azam from the Test side. The panel dropped former captain Babar Azam when they announced the squad for the remaining two Tests against England in Multan and Rawalpindi. Zaman took to X to question the decision, inviting the ire of the PCB. "The top board officials are not pleased with the tweet sent out by Fakhar and relevant persons are having a word with him about it," a well-informed PCB source said. "It's concerning to hear suggestions about dropping Babar Azam. India didn't bench Virat Kohli during his rough stretch between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively.

Pakistan Star Issued Show Cause Notice By PCB For Post Supporting Sacked Babar Azam With 'Virat Kohli' Reference

Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a show cause notice to its centrally contracted player Fakhar Zaman for an alleged breach of the players code of conduct. Fakhar had questioned the decision to exclude Babar Azam from the Pakistan squad for the second and third Test against England in a social media post on Sunday. Fakhar has been asked to submit his reply to the show cause notice by October 21 after the PCB informed him in a notice that he had committed a breach of his contract by criticising the board policies and selection.

Pakistan Legend Defends Babar Azam, Lashes Out At Other Pakistan Players

Pakistan World Cup winner Mushtaq Ahmed praised under-fire Pakistan captain Babar Azam, and stated that he requires contributions from the rest of the players. He went on to ask that more respect be shown towards Babar. Babar and the rest of the Pakistan team were heavily criticised by former players, experts and fans as Pakistan crashed out of the 2024 T20 World Cup after the group stage. However, Mushtaq Ahmed rushed to Babar's defence, stating that he has increased his aggression.

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi are yet to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the nation's Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the Global T20 Canada league. The PCB on Tuesday issued NOCs to 12 players for different leagues but the trio, who are in the top bracket of central contracts, is still waiting for clearance. "The PCB is not comfortable with the status of the Global League and has sought some information from the organisers and ICC, which is why the issuance of NOCs has been delayed," a PCB official said.

"60 Rooms Booked To Accommodate 'Other People'": Pakistan Team Under Fire For 'Family Time' In USA

Pakistan's disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in the USA has expectedly triggered a backlash against the players, who are being criticised for taking their families along, even as their beleaguered cricket board mulled invoking a new defamation law to tackle "unsubstantiated claims and reports". According to a local media report, apart from the nearly 34 players, support staff, and officials who were part of the national squad in the USA, the team hotel was teeming with around 26 to 28 family members of the players.

"Didn't He Do...": Pakistan Great Identifies Babar Azam's Captaincy Replacement. Not Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has come under the fire line of former cricketers following the aftermath of their T20 World Cup disaster. With Pakistan exiting the tournament in the group stage, Babar's future as captain has come under major scrutiny of former Pakistan players, who have also questioned his place in the team. The star batter has been accused of influencing selection process by favouring players that do not fit into the system. Reports have also emerged that senior pros like Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan are also not happy with Babar's re-appointment as captain, and they should be the ones leading the team.

Wasim Akram "Can Only Preach": Pace Great Asked Tough Questions On Pakistan Team's Open Criticism After T20 WC

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria slammed Wasim Akram and other ex-Pakistan cricketers who criticised the current Pakistan team. Kaneria said that instead of criticising from the outside, Akram and other cricketers should instead come and help the side. Pakistan were knocked out of the 2024 T20 World Cup at the group stage, after losses to India and the USA. Kaneria's reaction comes after Wasim Akram had put out a public rant on social media, demanding a new team be formed for Pakistan.

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Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Set To Escape With Reprimand After Post Supporting Babar Azam: Report

Pakistan Star's Post On Dropped Babar Azam Leaves PCB Fuming: Report

Pakistan Star Issued Show Cause Notice By PCB For Post Supporting Sacked Babar Azam With 'Virat Kohli' Reference

Pakistan Legend Defends Babar Azam, Lashes Out At Other Pakistan Players

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

"60 Rooms Booked To Accommodate 'Other People'": Pakistan Team Under Fire For 'Family Time' In USA

"Didn't He Do...": Pakistan Great Identifies Babar Azam's Captaincy Replacement. Not Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

Wasim Akram "Can Only Preach": Pace Great Asked Tough Questions On Pakistan Team's Open Criticism After T20 WC