Pakistan’s Asia Cup Squad: Babar Azam Missing

The Pakistan cricket team for the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced, with the tournament starting on September 9th. Before the Asia Cup, Pakistan will participate in a tri-series against Afghanistan and the USA, using the same squad. A significant point of discussion is the absence of Babar Azam, a seasoned batsman, from the team for both the tri-series and the Asia Cup. Shoaib Akhtar, a former fast bowler, has expressed his opinion, predicting that Babar Azam will eventually be included in the Asia Cup 2025. The head coach, Mike Hesson, has commented on Babar Azam’s exclusion, highlighting that while he is a talented player, improvements in his strike rate are necessary. Teams have until August 30 to make squad changes.