Michael Vaughan Criticizes Babar Azam's Dropping

Michael Vaughan has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for excluding Babar Azam from the remaining two Tests against England, calling the decision 'absolutely stupid.' Despite Babar's recent struggles, including a poor performance in the first Test where he scored 30 and 5 runs, Vaughan expressed disbelief that Pakistan would drop their best player while trailing 1-0 in the series. The PCB's selection committee stated that the decision was based on player form and fitness, aiming to prepare for future international commitments. Alongside Babar, key players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Sarfaraz Ahmed have also been rested. Vaughan's comments reflect a broader concern among cricket pundits about the PCB's volatile decision-making. The uncapped players replacing them include Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, and Kamran Ghulam, with the second Test scheduled to begin on October 15.