Three of the four matches in the recent T20 series between West Indies and Pakistan produced no results as rain wreaked havoc. Pakistan won the series, thanks to their win in the second match.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the two-match Test series against West Indies, Babar Azam lamented the fact that his side could not try out players in the T20I series as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup. He elaborated in this regard:
Opining that something needs to be done to reduce the chances of weather materially affecting cricket games, Babar Azam added:
The first Test between India and England in Nottingham, which was tantalisingly poised, also ended in a disappointing draw, as the entire last day’s play was washed out.
Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz released from Test squad: Babar Azam
Experienced Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has returned to the Test set-up after missing the Tests against Zimbabwe earlier this year due to a knee injury.
However, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz have been released from the squad to allow them to spend quality time with their families. They will be back for the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, which is likely to take place in September.
Speaking about the team composition for the Tests as well as the decision to release Rauf and Nawaz, Babar Azam said:
The two-match Test series between West Indies and Pakistan will begin in Jamaica on Thursday.
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