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Tezzbuzz Desk- Pakistani cricket team is constantly in controversies during its tour of England. After the crushing defeat in the Lord's Test, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made major changes in the team. However, now the statement of captain Babar Azam himself regarding these changes has raised questions on the functioning of the board and the role of the captain in the team. The third and last match of the Test series between England and Pakistan is being played from September 9 at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Pakistan has already lagged 0-2 in the series. In such a situation, the last test match is a chance for him to save his reputation. Before this match, many major changes were made in Pakistan's squad.

After the defeat in the Lord's Test, PCB dropped a total of seven players including Mohammad Rizwan, Imam ul Haq, Salman Aga from the squad. In place of these players, seven new players were sent to England. Such a big change in the team surprised even the cricket fans. However, what is being discussed the most is that even captain Babar Azam was not aware of these changes. When Babar was asked a question in the press conference before the Birmingham Test about the changes made in the team, he made it clear that he also came to know about this decision later.

Babar Azam said, “This was a news for me too, I came to know about it later. The PCB has taken this decision, so they can explain it in a better way.” After this statement of Babar came out, questions have started being raised about the role of the captain in Pakistani cricket. Generally, the captain and coach are consulted in team selection and decisions to players. But if the captain himself comes to know about such major changes in the team later, then it is natural to raise questions on the coordination between the board and the team management. This matter is also important because Pakistan has already lagged 0-2 in the Test series. In such a situation, so many sudden changes in the team can affect the performance of the players and the balance of the team. Some new players may get a chance to debut in this match, while some players are returning to the team after a long time.

Babar Azam's statement has also intensified the discussion regarding the role of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and the selection committee. The question is whether the board has direct interference in team selection or is the selection committee taking decisions at its own level? At present, clear answers to these questions have not emerged. Now Babar Azam has the challenge of performing better in the last test against England with a changed team. For Pakistan, this match is not only an opportunity to save the series but also to establish its credibility amidst the ongoing turmoil within the team.