Babar Azam has hit back at Shoaib Malik for his criticism that former has no control over team selection.
While addressing a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Babar addressed Malik’s comments and firmly told everyone to put an end to this discussion.
“This debate should end now. The same thing is repeated in every press conference that I have no control over selection,” said Babar Azam. “You can see on the field that I handle everything. I decide the playing 11. Management give their input. I know my responsibilities as a captain.”
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Malik had also said that the Pakistan team needs an international level white-ball coach while stating that the current team management relies on likes and dislikes.
“I don’t have any problem with the coach. This is the domain of PCB. Team management is fully supporting every player, so I am happy,” said Azam while purportedly addressing Malik’s remarks about head coach Misbah-ul-Haq.
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Malik’s comments had come after Pakistan’s humiliating defeat by Zimbabwe during the second T20I in Harare last week.
Later in the third T20I, Pakistan had clinched the series 2-1 with a comfortable 24-run win.
