This move by PCB can trouble Senior players like Babar Azam before Champions Trophy

PCB decided to take out senior players like Babar Azam from the Test team, however PCB would be reluctant to take tough decisions for long.

In a massive turn of events, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to take out senior players Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Babar Azam from the Test team for the last two matches against England. Six straight loss by Pakistan in the format were the reason for this change. Pakistan’s strategy was effective as they won against England and lost their losing streak.

Taking Pakistan’s success in recent series with the absence of senior star players, it is currently not clear if the veteran players will be taken out of white-ball formats as well.

It has come out that the senior players are under extreme pressure to give a better performance in the upcoming opportunities, or will they risk facing the same outcomes in the white-ball format.

PCB would however be reluctant to take tough decisions, especially since Champions Trophy is just a few series away. In the longer span of time, it will not be good if the senior players stay out for the series.

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