Sun Oct 13 17:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Dropped for Next Two Tests
**Lahore, Pakistan:** In a shocking move, Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been dropped from the national Test team for the next two matches against England. The decision, collectively recommended by the newly formed selection committee, follows Pakistan’s crushing defeat in the first Test at Rawalpindi.
Babar’s form has been a concern, with the star batsman failing to score a Test half-century since 2022. Alongside him, fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have also been omitted from the squad.
The selectors cited concerns over the team’s overall performance, highlighting their mental and tactical fragilities exposed by England.
The news comes as a major blow to Pakistan, who are already trailing 1-0 in the series. The team’s batting performance has been particularly criticized, with analyst Masood scathing in his critique of the bowlers but not the batters.
The next two Tests are scheduled for Multan and Karachi, and the team will be looking to regroup and regain their form in order to avoid a series whitewash.
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