However, the new selection committee took a surprising decision. New selection panel member Aaqib Javed blamed poor form for the exclusion of these three players.
Pakistan team announced for the second and third test against England
Along with experienced spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, uncapped players Kamran Ghulam, Hasibullah and spinner Mehran Mumtaz have been included in the team.
Pakistan team for the last two Tests: Masood (captain), Shakeel (vice-captain), Jamal, Shafiq, Hasibullah (vice-captain), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran, Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Huraira, Noman, Saim Ayub, Sajid, Salman, Zahid, Rizwan (V.K.).
The board was angry with Zaman who had sided with Babar.
When there was speculation about ousting Babar, Fakhar Zaman wrote on social media, “I am worried about the discussion of ousting Babar.” While Kohli was in poor form in 2020 and 2023, India did not abandon him. Then his run average was 19.33, 28.21 and 26.50. If we are thinking of setting aside our best performance till date, it will send a negative message to the team. It is important to give some time before taking tough decisions. Angered by Zaman's tweet, the PCB advised him not to make such comments.