SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021 | 22 RABIULAKHIR, 1443 LATEST COVID-19 LIVE URDU PAKISTAN LIFE&STYLE MONEY SPORTS TECHNOLOGY VIDEO MORE HOME > Cricket Babar asked selectors to drop Malik for West Indies series He had a conversation with the veteran SAMAA | Qadir Khawaja - Posted: Nov 26, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 days ago Photo Courtesy: cricketcomau/Twitter It was Babar Azam’s decision and not the selectors’ to drop veteran batter Shoaib Malik from Pakistan’s upcoming T20 and One-day International series against West Indies. According to sources, the national team selection committee, headed by Mohammad Wasim, and the team management, wanted to go with the same squad that featured in Pakistan’s 3-0 T20I series triumph against Bangladesh. Babar, however, told the team management that he wanted to test emerging players in what will be a full-fledge white ball series against a decent Carribbean side. The skipper asked the selectors to rest veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed and pacer Hassan Ali along Malik for the three T20Is and as many ODIs scheduled for December in Karachi. Sources further revealed that Babar, in a conversation with Malik, told the 39-year-old, that he will look up to him again in a “bigger” series. Pakistan play their first T20I against the West Indies on December 13 at the National Stadium. The national team has been carrying the likes of Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Khushdil Shah and Haider Ali since the T20 World Cup. None of them however played during the event, of which Pakistan reached the semi-finals before losing out to eventual champions Australia. You may also like Babar Azam admits missing batting consultant on Bangladesh tour Clear roles, sense of responsibility behind Pakistan’s success: Babar Babar Azam breaks record yet again The aforementioned players did feature in the Bangladesh series, with Dahani — this year’s Pakistan Super League’s highest wicket-taker — making his international debut in the third T20I. Babar, according to sources, now wants to give them, and more players performing in the domestic circuit, a chance to show their mettle at the international stage. BABAR AZAM PAKISTAN VS WEST INDIES 6 Comments Tahir Subzwari November 26, 2021 10:57 pm/ Reply Completely agreed, those players retire now Hamid Ali November 27, 2021 4:09 am/ Reply Spot on decision. You can see free thinking and freehand decision making by captain, it sure will do wonders for upcoming t20 World Cup next year Khalid Saeed Khan November 27, 2021 10:42 am/ Reply Not Agreed with Babar Azam, M. Hafeez, Sohaib Malik and Sarfaraz are the best in team. You may give rest to Hassan Ali, Rizwan, Shahnwaz Dhani Also try to remember Akmal Brothers, they are the best players of cricket world. Faiz Khan November 27, 2021 1:20 pm/ Reply Khakid Saeed Khan is good at Sarcasm. Doesn’t feel at all he is saying it sarcastically. Nasser Nazeer November 27, 2021 1:34 pm/ Reply 100% agree skipper u should try new talent 4 t20 world cup and test ur benchers not Hafeez Malik and Srfraz also Amjad Ali November 27, 2021 1:42 pm/ Reply Good thinking, it’s now time to replace Hafeez and Malick . Moreover give rest to Rizwan, Hassan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Let Sarfraz give a full series to play and check his potential. The WI series a best chance to try new faces who honestly deserves. Tell us what you think: Comment Your Name ﻿ MOST READ Mohammad Wasim wins WBC silver flyweight title second time About Us | Anchor Profiles | Online Advertising | Contact Us | Feedback | Apps | FAQs | Authors | Comment Policy Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp Copyright © 2021 SAMAA TV. All Rights Reserved.