The PCB announced Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, excluding Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Head coach Mike Hesson explained Babar must improve strike rate and play spin better. He can prove himself in the BBL.

Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been dropped from the squad for the Asia Cup 2025 tournament in UAE next month.

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson highlights Babar Azam's potential return to the T20I team depends on improving his play against spin and increasing his strike rate. Azam's exclusion from the upcoming tri-series squad comes despite his strong domestic performance.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been told to improve his batting against spin and boost his overall strike rate to be considered for Twenty20 Internationals, coach Mike Hesson said.

Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad sparks controversy as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are dropped over strike rate concerns, while captain Agha Salman’s weaker numbers expose glaring hypocrisy in team selection.

India’s Shubman Gill continues to dominate the ODI batting table, holding firm at No.1 with 784 points. Rohit Sharma sits second, followed by Babar Azam in third, Virat Kohli in fourth, and New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell in fifth. Imam-ul-Haq, currently playing county cricket in England, slipped to 42nd.