Babar Azam clarifies selection role ahead of Lahore Test
Babar Azam addresses squad selection debates as PCB begins ticket sales for the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test match at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has clarified his role in national team selection ahead of the decisive Test against Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, stating firmly that final squad decisions rest with the national selection committee.
According to Cricinfo and PCB announcements, Babar addressed reporters during pre-match training sessions. He dismissed speculation that senior players dictate squad composition, explaining that while team leaders provide tactical inputs, the mandate belongs entirely to the selection panel.
Gaddafi Stadium tickets go on sale
The Pakistan Cricket Board officially opened ticket sales across Lahore on Monday morning:
- Affordable pricing: General enclosure passes start at accessible rates, encouraging families and university students to pack the stadium.
- Babar’s home return: Local supporters are eager to see Babar bat on his home ground in Lahore following his recent run of solid domestic form.
- Series decider: With the series hanging in the balance, both Pakistan and Sri Lanka completed intensive training sessions under overcast Lahore skies.
Tactical focus for Pakistan
Head coach and team management emphasized middle-order stability and spin discipline on what is projected to be a classic subcontinent surface. Babar noted that team unity and execution on the field matter far more than off-field selection narratives.
