Pakistan Drop Babar Azam, Name Six Uncapped Players for Bangladesh ODI Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board has dropped former captain Babar Azam from the 15-member ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Bangladesh starting March 11 in Dhaka. This decision follows Pakistan's early exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup and Babar's recent poor form, including 91 runs in four T20 innings and a dip in ODI performance. The squad features six uncapped players, signaling a rebuilding phase, while Shaheen Shah Afridi continues as captain and Mohammad Rizwan remains as wicketkeeper.