Babar Azam calls for squad evaluation following Pakistan's series sweep in England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:24 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has requested a review of the team's selection and strategy after England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep. The final match at Edgbaston concluded on Saturday with England winning by eight wickets. Despite the series loss, Pakistan improved its batting in the final Test by posting 449 runs in the second innings, led by Shan Masood, Babar, and Azam Awais. Debutant Razaullah contributed four wickets and 81 runs during the match, providing a notable individual performance for the visitors. Pakistan currently occupies the bottom position in the World Test Championship rankings following the series. Management and selectors now plan to meet to establish a consistent playing eleven for future series.
- •England secured a 3-0 series sweep after an eight-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Saturday.
- •Babar Azam announced plans for a formal review of the team's selection process.
- •Debutant Razaullah scored 81 runs and took four wickets in the final Test match.
- •Pakistan is currently ranked last in the World Test Championship standings.
- •Joe Root and Jordan Cox chased the 130-run target to finish the final match.
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We need to sit down and reflect on our mistakes’: Babar Azam calls for changes after Pakistan’s 0-3 England sweep
"Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, calls for a candid introspection following England's clean sweep of the series. The Pakistani team is urged to evaluate their squad and establish the most effective eleven. Notably, the final Test showcased improvements in batting performance, highlighted by debutant Razaullah's impactful contributions. This 3-0 series defeat leaves Pakistan languishing at the bottom of the World Test Championship rankings.
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