Babar, Rizwan’s era is not over: Pakistan must not close the door on its finest | Sports

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Recent decisions of the Pakistan Cricket Board have given rise to a serious debate to remove Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the Asia Cup 2025 squad and to eliminate them from category A to category B..

Many people have a new direction under coach Mike Hesson, but for those who have seen Pakistan cricket closely, it seems that the team has felt like a great dismissal of two people in their very turbulent times.

Let’s make it clear: Babar and Rizwan’s era is not over. It is not just unwise to treat it with it, it is unfair to two cricketers who, when the team needed it most, did the best of Pakistan.

For almost half a decade, Babar Azam stood as an unforgivable anchor of Pakistan’s batting. His consistency was unparalleled, his technique was a benchmark, and his mood was a rare commodity in Pakistan cricket. At the same time, Mohammad Rizwan explained the role of one wicketkeeper Brai, which is emerging as a fighter who can save Pakistan in serious conditions grinding, graft and relief. Together, they became a pair that the world frightened and praised.

From his brave runs to the 2021 T20 World Cup, from Asia and beyond winning the match, Babar and Rizwan stabilized Pakistan when chaos often surrounded it. His presence made Pakistan competitive in world tournaments, even when other teams of the team were damaged. Such players have to be completely ignored, based on form dips or emerging alternatives, to reduce their immense service and experience.

Head coach Mike Hesson argued that “other players are doing well” and Babar needs to work on his strike rate and ability against spin. Fair points on paper, but not played on international cricket paper.

The Asia Cup, such as tournaments, came out in the United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates), demanding experience and mood. Both Babar and Rizwan have an unusual record in these situations. Their ability to handle the pressure on the slow pitches cannot be copied by the newcomers overnight, no matter how talented.

At the same time, the two fall, while denying their category contracts, feels like a rush decision rather than wisdom. Experience, however, is not just about statistics, it is about the presence, leadership and comfort under the fire.

Babar’s determination to fight back is already visible. Viral clips have been sweating in the Ghani Institute of Cricket in Lahore, training with revenge. This is a reaction to a champion, which refuses to explain it. Rizwan has also repeatedly proved that he is under pressure. If the opportunity is found, these players can resurrect their positions, compose and re -claim their positions. They have done so before. They can do it again. The question is: Will the PCB and the selector keep the door open? Or will they close it in the name of “Youth Transition”?

Pakistan cricket is at a confluence. Young talent is emerging, Sam Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, and other promises and energy. This is a good sign. But the rise of young people should not mean abandoning experience. Successful teams attack the balance, and with the wisdom of the experienced, the young people’s fearlessness mixes.

In raising Kohli, India arranged it with Dhoni. Australia moved from Ponting to Smith without removing Clark. England still phased down the kick, appreciating its experience.

However, Pakistan seems to be leaning on a sudden, almost high -speed shifts, leaving senior players out in the cold overnight. This is not a sustainable success.

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are not the perfect players. Like any cricketer, they have areas to improve. But they are a symbol of flexibility, the winners, leaders, and above all. Sending them to the edge without a clear plan, the team’s balance and respect for its biggest servants are to endanger both.

Their era is not over. It should not be allowed to end in the secrets of mistakes and lack of contract. It should end in the field, on their terms, in which the bats are raised and the head height. Pakistan cricket is so debtor of them.

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