Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has backed Babar Azam following his omission from the T20I squad against New Zealand, questioning the decision to alter his batting position and drop him from the team.
Babar, who was pushed to open in the absence of Saim Ayub, struggled in the role before being dropped alongside ODI skipper Muhammad Rizwan. Imad criticized calls for Babar’s exclusion from ODIs, highlighting his unmatched consistency in the format.
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“People want Babar Azam out of ODIs too. Nobody has achieved what he has in ODI cricket,” Imad said, emphasizing the need for stability in selection.
He also questioned the logic behind forcing Babar to open in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. “Why would you suddenly make him open? Don’t we have any other opener in the whole country?” he asked.
Babar’s exclusion has fueled debate, especially after Pakistan’s heavy defeat in the first T20I against New Zealand.
