PCB advised to limit Babar Azam's media exposure during England tour
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is advised to manage Babar Azam's media interactions during the upcoming tour of England. Former captain Rashid Latif raised concerns that the English media may scrutinize Babar, recommending that Shan Masood take on a larger media role instead. Babar recently contributed significantly to Pakistan's performance in a two-Test series against the West Indies, culminating in a victory that ended an eight-match away losing streak, helping him secure his first overseas Test win as captain. The first Test of the England series is scheduled for August 19 at Headingley.
- •Babar Azam advised to avoid English media during tour.
- •Shan Masood suggested as primary media representative.
- •Pakistan's England tour begins August 19 at Headingley.
- •Babar contributed key runs in West Indies series.
- •Pakistan ended eight-match losing streak with recent win.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — 'Babar Azam is inexperienced': Pakistan told to shield captain from English media and send Shan Masood for interactions during England tour
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'Difficult assignment': PCB advised to 'keep away' Babar Azam from English media on England tour
"Latif believes Babar could come under scrutiny from the English media and has suggested that former Pakistan captain Shan Masood should handle more of the team’s media interactions during the series.
"Pakistan have been urged to limit Babar Azam’s media duties on the England tour, with Shan Masood suggested as the preferred choice for press interactions.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:09 AM'Babar Azam is inexperienced': Pakistan told to shield captain from English media and send Shan Masood for interactions during England tour
Pakistan have been urged to limit Babar Azam’s media duties on the England tour, with Shan Masood suggested as the preferred choice for press interactions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:00 AM'Difficult assignment': PCB advised to 'keep away' Babar Azam from English media on England tour
Latif believes Babar could come under scrutiny from the English media and has suggested that former Pakistan captain Shan Masood should handle more of the team’s media interactions during the series.
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