Pakistan leaves out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan
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Former Pakistan bowler Tanveer Ahmed urged Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to consider retiring if disrespected after Asia Cup snub, citing Virat Kohli.
Mohammad Hafeez said that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are not key players for Pakistan, adding that players like Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, and Salman Agha should be considered key as they have been doing well for the team consistently.
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.
The star duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan continued to remain absent from T20Is as Pakistan announced their Asia Cup squad on Sunday.