Babar Azam has opened up on the inclusion of Mohammad Rizwan in the playing XI in the recently concluded Test series against England at home.
Rizwan has faced severe criticism for his poor performance, and fans, including former cricketers, have urged Babar Azam to include Sarfaraz Ahmad in the team.
Babar Azam, while speaking to the media, said that Rizwan has been with the national squad for years and that management chose him because of the importance of the series.
The Lahore-born cricketer went on to say that Sarfaraz had been playing domestic cricket for too long and that his inclusion was not part of the plan, but that they would choose the best option.
“Mohammad Rizwan is playing Test cricket consistently whereas Sarfaraz Ahmed played first-class cricket. The series against England was important hence we preferred to choose those players who have been with the team.”
Babar Azam talks about Mohammad Rizwan and Sarfaraz Ahmed.#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/DQR2d75tlp
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The Peshawar-born cricketer has had a rough series, scoring a total of 141 runs in six innings at an average of 23.50 with a highest score of 46.
Pakistan will lock horns in the two-match Test series against New Zealand on December 26 in Karachi while the second game will take place in Multan from January 3 t0 7.
It is pertinent to mention here the Babar Azam-led side’s campaign for the final of the ongoing ICC Test Championship 2021-23 has vanished after this 3-0 defeat.
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Just pathetic excuses from Babar over oor selection.
His own performance is poor he is a poor captain too Rizwan is the lifeline of national team paid journalists