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Shaheen Afridi addresses Babar Azam's ODI absence, clarifies future plans

No Babar Azam in Pakistan's squad for ODI series against Bangladesh. (Picture Credit: AFP)

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News18•11-03-2026, 07:43

Shaheen Afridi addresses Babar Azam's ODI absence, clarifies future plans

•Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi clarified Babar Azam's absence from the Bangladesh ODI series squad.
•Afridi stated Babar and other senior players were not 'dropped' but rested to give opportunities to youngsters.
•The move aims to prepare a strong team for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027.
•Three players, including Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain, will make their ODI debuts against Bangladesh.
•The three-match ODI series against Bangladesh begins Wednesday (March 11) in Mirpur.

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