T20 World Cup 2026: 'In the Name of Surgery…': Shahid Afridi Blasts Pakistan Selectors for Dropping Babar Azam & Co.

Injured Or Dropped? Babar Azam's Absence From Bangladesh ODIs Stirs Fresh Controversy

The PCB initially announced the squad for the Bangladesh tour without mentioning if Babar Azam and some other seniors were dropped or rested.

T20 World Cup 2026: 'In the name of surgery…': Shahid Afridi blasts Pakistan selectors for dropping Babar Azam & Co.

Shahid Afridi criticised Pakistan’s selectors after the Pakistan national cricket team lost the ODI series 2–1 to the Bangladesh national cricket team following a poor ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Afridi blamed excessive experimentation and sidelining experienced players. Bangladesh secured the series with an 11-run win at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium despite Salman Ali Agha’s century for Pakistan.