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'Not punishment': Pakistan coach breaks silence on Babar Azam exclusion

Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson clarified that senior players' absence from the Bangladesh ODI series isn't punishment for the T20 World Cup exit. He emphasized it's an opportunity to test emerging talent, citing players like Sahabzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain. However, former pacer Sikander Bakht alleged Hesson overruled selectors during World Cup squad finalization, creating internal friction.

9 Mar, 10:34 — 9 Mar, 16:04
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