Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against India on September 28 in Dubai, surprising news has emerged from the Pakistan camp regarding Babar Azam. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly made a late attempt to reinstate Babar to strengthen the struggling batting line-up in the tournament.

Pakistan’s consecutive losses to India in the Asia Cup 2025—first in the group stage on September 14, followed by the Super Four clash on September 21—have not only impacted their campaign but also sparked urgent discussions within the PCB.

As a result, the Pakistan team management and selectors have been feeling the absence of Babar in the ongoing Asia Cup. Local media reports indicate that the PCB attempted to bring the former captain back into the squad mid-tournament.

The board believed Babar’s

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