Pakistan captain and top-rated batsman in all three formats -- but he will celebrate his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday when the second Test against England begins in Multan.

Babar Azam was dropped for Pakistan's second Test against England following an innings defeat in the first Test. Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized the decision. Other key players, including Shaheen Afridi,

Babar Azam is likely to be dropped for the second Test in Multan as the ex-captain's string of low scores continued in the series opener.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not pleased that Fakhar Zaman questioned the selection panel's decision to sideline Babar Azam from the Test side.

The Pakistan cricket selectors are considering resting former white-ball captain Babar Azam for the upcoming second Test against England,

Babar Azam might not be part of Pakistan's playing XI for the second Test against England at Multan Cricket Stadium. Although the team lineup hasn't been officially declared, reports indicate that a newly formed selection committee,

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Pakistan has dropped a number of players including Babar Azam as it rung in several changes for the remaining two test matches against England after suffering a historic innings and 47 runs defeat in

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been dropped for the second and third tests against England, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Sunday, following an innings and 47-run defeat in the series opener.