Babar has been promoted to open the batting following an injury to young 22-year-old opener Saim Ayub and the poor form of Abdullah Shafique. However, Babar hasn't been able to fire either.

"When Abdullah ... Shafique's drastic loss of form across formats. This series was seen as a trial for Babar in that role and the jury remains out on whether Pakistan will continue batting him ...

According to local media, Babar Azam is expected to open the batting alongside Fakhar Zaman ... as backup options for the opening slots. Abdullah Shafique, who struggled in 2024 white-ball ...

“1- Shaan Masood 2- Imam-ul-Haq 3- Abdullah Shafique Take anyone as opener ... acknowledged that it had created a disturbance in the batting order and noted the reason behind shifting Babar ...

Injuries to Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique’s dip in form forced Pakistan ... because he was one of our best fielders, opened the batting, and could bowl eight or so overs.

During a recent interview, Amir highlighted Babar's strength in building an innings from No. 3, where he can effectively anchor the batting ... should opt for Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq ...

During a recent interview, Amir highlighted Babar's strength in building an innings from No. 3, where he can effectively anchor the batting ... should opt for Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq ...

The inclusion of Faheem and Khushdil, even with the availability of Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Irfan ... because he bowls seam bowling besides batting," he told reporters in a video posted ...

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has shared his views on star batter Babar Azam’s batting position in ... Imam-ul-Haq or Abdullah Shafique to open the inning with Fakhar Zaman in the ...