The National Selection Committee and team management, former national team captain Babar Azam has been released from the squad, along with fellow player Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Both players departed from Multan to Lahore together following the announcement.
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Sources indicate that the selection committee advised Babar Azam to take a break from cricket due to his recent performance issues.
Sarfaraz Ahmed expressed dissatisfaction with the chairman's meeting, criticizing the ongoing emphasis on fitness tests.
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Spinner Sajid Khan has been instructed to report to Multan immediately along with Mehran Mumtaz.
The reshuffling reflects the management's commitment to improving team performance as they prepare for upcoming matches.
