No Babar Azam as Pakistan make wholesale changes for Bangladesh ODIs Pakistan have made a slew of changes to their One-Day International (ODI) squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, with star batsman Babar Azam being left out. The 15-member team, announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), features several fresh faces as part of coach Saqlain Mushtaq's efforts to build a stronger unit. Besides Azam, other notable absentees from the squad include experienced campaigners Shadab Khan and Mohammad Rizwan. The PCB has instead opted for players like Saim Ayub, Aliyan Mehmood, and Abdul Bangalzai, who have been in impressive form in domestic cricket. The changes are part of a broader strategy to revamp Pakistan's ODI setup ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Saqlain, who took charge as coach last year, has identified the need for a more balanced attack and a stronger batting line-up to counter the challenges posed by modern-day T20-based ODI cricket. Pakistan will face Bangladesh in three ODIs on April 15, 17, and 19 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The series marks a significant opportunity for Pakistan's new-look team to gain valuable experience and build momentum ahead of their World Cup campaign. The squad also features some familiar faces like Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, and Shahnawaz Dahani, who will be expected to shoulder the responsibility of leading the side. With Azam's absence...#Babar_Azam #Saim_Ayub #Haris_Rauf #Fakhar_Zaman #Pakistan_Cricket_Board #Shadab_Khan #Saqlain_Mushtaq #Mohammad_Rizwan #Aliyan_Mehmood #Abdul_Bangalzai #Shahnawaz_Dahani #Mohammad_Haris #ImamulHaq #Abdullah_Shafique #Pallekele_International_Cricket_Stadium #ICC_Cricket_World_Cup_2023
