Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar thinks the PCB selection committee may eliminate Babar Azam from the white-ball setup if he doesn’t get his mojo back in the Champions Trophy. Babar Azam, known for his strokeplay, has struggled recently, impacting Pakistan’s success across forms.

Akhtar thinks Pakistan may drop Babar Azam from their ODI and T20I squads if he doesn’t win matches at the Champions Trophy due to his protracted slump. The great pacer told a local news outlet that Babar must adjust his thinking and perform well in the big tournament to keep his spot.

Babar Azam, known for his dependability and immaculate batting, has struggled in 2024, scoring 935 runs at 32.24. With Kamran Ghulam and Tayyab Tahir playing important knocks, Babar must take his chances to stay in the team.