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Shoaib Akhtar warns Babar Azam’s ODI spot could be at risk
Akhtar says team management is considering dropping the captain if his performances do not improve, as Pakistan prepares for a three‑team ODI series.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar told PTV Sports' Outside Edge programme that the board is weighing the possibility of dropping captain Babar Azam from the ODI side if his form does not improve. Akhtar said a "big question mark" hangs over the star batter and that similar scrutiny could fall on Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan.
The comments came ahead of Pakistan's home ODI tri‑series against England and Sri Lanka, which begins on Sunday, 18 October, with a match against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, followed by a game against England on 20 October. The tournament will conclude in Lahore on 31 October.
Key facts
- Shoaib Akhtar warned that Pakistan may drop Babar Azam from the ODI team if his performances do not improve. (gulfnews.com)
- Akhtar said the board is also scrutinising Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan. (gulfnews.com)
- Pakistan's home ODI tri‑series against England and Sri Lanka starts on 18 October in Rawalpindi and ends on 31 October in Lahore. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Shoaib Akhtar Warns Babar Azam Could Be Dropped from Pakistan ODI Team”
