Multan, Pakistan, Oct 13, 2024 (AFP) - Dropped: The rise and fall of Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam

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2024-10-13

Babar Azam was on top of the world two years ago -- Pakistan captain and top-rated batsman in all three formats -- but he will celebrate his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday when the second Test against England begins in Multan. Pakistan on Sunday left out Azam from the second Test squad after a poor run of form where he has failed to pass fifty in his last 18 Test innings. It is the first time Azam has been dropped from the Pakistan team since h......

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