Chairman PCB Zaka Ashraf revealed that there was a suggestion made toCaptain Babar Azam that considering the form issues of leg-break googlybowler Shadab Khan, it would be appropriate not to include him in the WorldCup squad. This recommendation is currently under consideration.
During a media conversation, Chaudhry Zakaa Ashraf stated that CaptainBabar Azam expressed his desire to have Shadab Khan as the vice-captainalongside the team in the World Cup. However, it is important to note thatCaptain Babar has made it clear that if Shadab Khan does not perform wellin the World Cup, he may be dropped from the final lineup.
This revelation indicates that there is an ongoing discussion andevaluation regarding Shadab Khan’s inclusion in the World Cup squad, withCaptain Babar Azam’s preference for him as the vice-captain, but with acondition of performance-based selection.
