Ahead of the two-match Test series against West Indies, Pakistan decided to give rest to Nawaz and Rauf so that they can spend time with their families ahead of the series against Afghanistan. Babar Azam confirmed the same at a press conference on Wednesday.
Lashing out at Babar Azam over the move to rest Nawaz and Rauf, Butt said on his YouTube channel:
Applying the same logic to Nawaz’s case, Butt questioned:
Nawaz last turned out for Pakistan in April this year, during the team’s tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe. Rauf was selected for two T20Is against West Indies, both of which were washed out.
Nawaz, Rauf given time to regroup: Babar Azam
Pakistan have announced a 19-man squad for the West Indies Tests. Leg-spinner Yasir Shah makes a comeback after missing the Tests against Zimbabwe earlier this year due to a knee injury.
The interesting move though was the decision to release Rauf and Nawaz from the squad to allow them to spend quality time with their families. Babar Azam said he wants the duo to be fresh ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, which is likely to take place in September.
Speaking about the decision to release Rauf and Nawaz, Babar Azam explained:
Pakistan will take on West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series from Thursday in Jamaica.
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