Pakistan’s former legend Mohammad Yousuf said that he had to resign from his role as selector after he suggested dropping star batter Babar Azam from the team due to poor performances.
Pakistan’s former legend Mohammad Yousuf said that he had to resign from his role as selector after he suggested dropping star batter Babar Azam from the team due to poor performances. Babar Azam is currently struggling with his form; he has scored only 66 runs in three matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and has a poor strike rate.
Mohammad Yousuf, who is one of Pakistan’s greatest batters, made a shocking statement during a podcast interview. He revealed that he suggested resting Babar Azam from the team, but his recommendation was strongly opposed by the team management.
Yousuf said, “The moment I suggested resting Babar, everyone suddenly turned against me. I had to resign because of this.” This shows the pressure and politics inside Pakistan’s selection committee, and honest opinion or feedback isn’t accepted. Yousuf felt forced to step down from his role after he opposed Babar Azam.
Babar Azam’s Poor Performance Raises Concern:
Babar Azam’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been disappointing so far. He has scored only 66 runs in three matches and is also struggling to strike balls, which is highly required in today’s T20 cricket. Babar Azam is one of the senior players and a former captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team, and such a performance from him isn’t good for the team’s morale.
Mohammad Yousuf Questions Babar’s Skills
Mohammad Yousuf said that Babar’s problem is not just form but the skills needed for T20 cricket. He said form can be temporary, but if a player struggles for years, it becomes a bigger issue. Yousuf added, “A player can be out of form for two or three series, but Babar has struggled for two or three years.”
Pakistan Super 8 Schedule
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Date
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Match Between
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Venue
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Time (IST)
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February 21, 2026
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Pakistan vs New Zealand
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R. Premadasa Stadium
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7:00 PM
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February 24, 2026
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Pakistan vs England
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
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7:00 PM
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February 28, 2026
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
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7:00 PM
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Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup Super 8
Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
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