Reason behind Babar’s exclusion from Bangladesh ODIs revealed Babar Azam’s absence from the national squad for the Bangladesh tour has been attributed to fitness concerns. The senior batter was not selected due to his poor performance in the World Cup, which raised questions about his readiness for international cricket. Later, he refused to participate in the National T20 Cup, citing leg pain. A PCB doctor, Javed Mughal, examined his injury and found it to be serious, prompting treatment. The selection committee initially excluded Babar from the Bangladesh tour squad, but coach Mike Hesson later stated that the decision was not a drop but a rest to give opportunities to younger players. Selector Aaqib Javed clarified that Babar’s exclusion was due to fitness issues, adding that Fakhar Zaman also faced similar problems. Both players were reportedly not fully fit after the World Cup, yet they were included in the squad based on clearance reports from team physio Cliff Deacon. Confusion arose from conflicting statements, with sources claiming Babar and Fakhar played in the T20 World Cup despite incomplete fitness, which impacted their performance. The selectors were unaware of their condition, leading to the decision to rest them. When the National T20 Cup approached, Babar declined participation due to leg pain, but his injury was found to be more severe than initially thought. Fakhar’s fitness issues also raised questions about how he was included in the World Cup squad. PCB officials are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the players’ fitness status. Additional concerns have emerged about the fitness of younger players, including Mohammad Rizwan, who was not fully fit during the Bangladesh tour.#babar_azam #mike_hesson #fakhar_zaman #aqib_javed #javed_mughal
