Pakistani batter Babar Azam is often regarded among the top five batters, including Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson. Babar who is known for his elegant drives and capability to play big knocks is currently going through a rough phase in his cricketing career. Babar hasn't been able to score runs for a long time which has become a major reason behind Pakistan's downfall in the present time. However, Babar's major struggle has been to score runs against quality attacks such as India, England, Australia and South Africa whereas he has been only scoring runs against low-ranked teams including Ireland, Zimbabwe and Nepal. PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024: Harry Brook Becomes England’s Sixth Triple Centurion in Test Cricket, First Since 1990.

While Babar Azam has been constantly playing international cricket for Pakistan, there has also been a voice which has been constantly backing the dropping of Babar from the team. As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, the newly formed Pakistan's selection committee which met after Pakistan's loss against England in the first Test played in Multan has recommended dropping Babar Azam from the second Test match. Babar Azam Funny Memes Go Viral After Pakistan Cricket Star’s Early Dismissal During Day 4 of PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024.

The newly formed selection committee consists the likes of Aaqib Javed, Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, former ICC umpire Aleem Dar, and analyst Hassan Cheema. Babar Azam's last international hundred came against Nepal in 2023 but the latter has struggled to deliver in big matches. This also includes the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 during which Pakistan suffered early exits under the captaincy of Babar.

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