Babar Azam Calls for Team Changes After England Series Sweep
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has called for an honest assessment and changes to the playing XI following a 3-0 Test series sweep by England in Birmingham. Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket defeat at Edgbaston on Saturday, concluding a tour where the visitors struggled to adapt to English conditions. Despite the whitewash, Pakistan showed batting resistance in their second innings, posting 449 runs thanks to a 95 from Shan Masood, 76 from Babar, and a stellar debut performance by Razaullah, who scored 81 off 63 balls and took four wickets. Mohammad Abbas struck twice in the opening over of England's chase, raising brief hopes before Joe Root and Jordan Cox sealed the win with an unbeaten 128-run partnership. Babar stated that team management, selectors, and the captain must sit together to determine the best personnel for future fixtures.
Why it matters
The comprehensive series defeat prompts a major overhaul of Pakistan's Test squad selection and team strategy ahead of upcoming international commitments.
Read the original report — Times of India
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