Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam wanted to continue playing in the test series against England but has been rested for the two remaining matches.

Former Pakistani skipper Babar Azam breaks silence after the Pakistan cricket team finally sealed their most awaited win by beating England in the second test match on Friday, October 18, 2024.According to Al Jazeera,

In one of Pakistan cricket's boldest moves, Babar Azam was left out of the squad for the last two Tests against England at home. The decision has left the cricket world divided. Were the selectors right in 'resting' Babar?

Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi lauded Pakistan for their 152-run victory against England in the second Test held in Multan to level the three-match Test series 1-1.

Babar Azam, is celebrating his 30th birthday today while still out of the playing XI for the second Test against England in Multan

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 pacer Mohammad Amir backed former team captain Babar Azam against the personal criticism that he has been facing for his recent performance in Test series against Bangladesh

Mohammad Amir wrote that the team took the field with better planning and executed them well by taking home advantage

Pakistan's victory in the second Test at Multan against England ended a losing streak and sparked mixed reactions. Some critics have been of the view that the exclusion of out-of-form Babar Azam and others led to success,