Pakistan captain Babar Azam justified dropping star seamer Mohammad Abbas for the second Test, citing conditions as the key factor behind the surprising decision.
Abbas took a fifer in the 1st Test
Aug 03, 2026
12:56 am
What's the storyPakistan's captain Babar Azam has explained the decision to drop pacer Mohammad Abbas from the Playing XI for the 2nd Test against West Indies.
The move came as a surprise, especially after Abbas's impressive performance in the first Test where he took eight wickets, including a five-wicket haul.
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