Vaughan Urges Babar Azam to Quit T20s; Akhtar, Saqlain Slam PCB: 'World 100 Years Ahead'
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Vaughan Urges Babar Azam to Quit T20Is; Akhtar, Saqlain Slam PCB Over Cricket Decline
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Firstpost•25-02-2026, 08:14
Vaughan Urges Babar Azam to Quit T20Is; Akhtar, Saqlain Slam PCB Over Cricket Decline
•Former England captain Michael Vaughan advised Babar Azam to quit T20 internationals to focus on Tests and ODIs, citing the evolving nature of T20 cricket.
•Vaughan believes Babar's playing style is not suited for the modern T20 game, which has become more power-hitting focused.
•Shoaib Akhtar criticized the PCB and coach Mike Hesson, stating that Pakistan cricket is '100 years behind' the rest of the world.
•Akhtar highlighted that certain players, including Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, do not fit the current team's requirements.
•Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq also slammed the PCB for unfulfilled promises to coaches and a lack of visionary planning, contributing to Pakistan's cricket struggles.
