Ever since Ramiz Raja was sacked because the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the nation’s cricket governing physique has undergone a collection of modifications over the previous few weeks. While Ramiz was changed on the helm by Najam Sethi, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was named because the interim chief selector of the aspect, with former cricketers Abdul Razzaq and Rao Iftikhar Anjum additionally becoming a member of him within the four-member panel.

The interim choice committee was fast to make their presence felt as they added three gamers to Test squad for the collection towards New Zealand, in addition to the announcement of probables for the ODIs.

However, as per reviews within the native media, captain Babar Azam and head coach Saqlain Mushtaq weren’t consulted earlier than the announcement of the ODI squad probables.

Having mentioned that, Babar, who addressed the media on the eve of the second Test towards New Zealand, was requested if that’s certainly the case.

To which, an agitated Babar replied by saying that the crew is at present specializing in the continuing collection towards New Zealand.

“With all that’s happening, we are trying to not let it affect the team. Our job is to play and perform. Our focus is on the series against New Zealand, not on what’s going on outside the team. If we start focussing on outside things, our performance will go down. I don’t think it’s the right time to talk about it. When the ODIs will start, we will see,” Babar replied.

Notably, the primary Test between Pakistan and New Zealand led to a draw, following a pulsating last day of cricket.

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