Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially dropped former captain Babar Azam from the 15-member ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Bangladesh, starting March 11, 2026.
The decision follows a disastrous T20 World Cup 2026 campaign for Babar, where he managed just 91 runs across four innings (averaging 22.75). His struggle for "intent" culminated in him being benched for Pakistan's must-win Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka.
Babar isn't the only high-profile casualty; opening batter Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, and pacer Naseem Shah have also been excluded from the tour.
March 11: First ODI
March 13: Second ODI
March 15: Third ODI
Pakistan last played an ODI series in November, hosting Sri Lanka and completing a 3-0 sweep. It marked Shaheen's second stint as ODI captain, after he previously led the side in a home series against South Africa, where Pakistan secured a 2-1 win.
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