Babar Azam has been dropped from the Pakistan squad to face England on Monday in Multan. The former three format captain, alongside leading pace bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, have been ‘rested on the basis of current form and fitness’,

Babar Azam took to social media to congratulate Pakistan team for their stunning win over England in the second Test in Multan.

Pakistan star Babar Azam wanted to continue playing in the test series against England but has been rested for the two remaining matches, the team said Monday. “Babar was willing to play but the selection committee thought it was the best time to give him a rest,