Babar Azam explains omission of Mohammad Abbas from Pakistan XI
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has addressed the surprising exclusion of seam bowler Mohammad Abbas from the playing XI for the current match. Despite Abbas being the team's most consistent performer, Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Ali were chosen instead. This decision has generated discussions about squad selection and conditions impacting team strategy. The match is ongoing, and the implications of this lineup change will likely evolve as play continues.
- •Babar Azam confirmed Abbas' omission was based on conditions.
- •Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Ali were selected to replace Abbas.
- •Abbas has been noted as the team's most consistent bowler.
- •The match is currently in progress.
- •Further analysis will reveal the impact of this decision.
- 3:35 PMESPNcricinfo — 'It's down to conditions' - Babar explains shock Abbas omission
"Despite being their most consistent seam bowler, Abbas was left out of the XI, with Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Ali getting the nod instead
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