Why did Babar Azam be out of the Asia Cup? Head coach broke silence, shocking statement; Said- ‘Game will have to be improved …’
Mike hesson on babar azam: Babar Azam, considered one of the star batsmen of Pakistan cricket team, has suffered a major setback. This shock is not being included in the Asia Cup 2025 team. In fact, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Selection Committee announced a 17 -member team for the Tri Series and Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday 17 August. In which the name of Babar Azam became a big news.
After the announcement of this decision of PCB, there has been a stir in the cricket world. This is nothing short of a major shock for Pakistan cricket lovers, as Babar Azam was again appointed captain for the T20 World Cup played in the West Indies just 15 months ago. Now after the Asia Cup 2025 Babar Azam was dropped from the team, Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson has broken his silence.
Head coach made a big statement on Babar Azam
Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hessen has broken the silence on the absence of Babar Azam. He said that Babur would have to improve his strike rate, especially against spin bowlers.
Mike Hessen said in the press conference, “There is no doubt that Babar Azam needs to improve some area. Especially in batting against strike rate and spin bowlers. He is working hard on these aspects. A player like Babur has a chance to play in Big Bash League (BBL), where he can keep his game and not for a long time. Is.”
Pakistan’s schedule in Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup will be played in UAE from 9 September to 28 September. Prior to the tournament, Pakistan will play a tri-series against Afghanistan and UAE in Sharjah from 29 August to 7 September.
- 12 September: Pakistan vs Oman (Dubai, 6 pm)
- 14 September: India vs Pakistan (Dubai, 6 pm)
- 17 September: Pakistan vs UAE (Dubai, 6 pm)
- 20-26 September: Super Four Match (Abu Dhabi and Dubai)
- 28 September: Final (Dubai, 6 pm)
Pakistan team for Asia Cup 2025
Salman Ali Aga (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Sahibzada Farhan, Sam Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufayan Makim.
