Babar Azam Withdraws from National T20 Championship

Mar 12, 2026

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Mar 12, 2026 12:30

Why did Babar Azam pull out of Pakistan’s National T20 Championship?

## Focus on Batting Technique

Babar Azam, the former captain of Pakistan's cricket team, has opted out of the National T20 Championship. His decision comes as he aims to refine his batting technique ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which starts on March 26.

## Recent Performance

Babar's recent performance in the T20 World Cup was below expectations, scoring only 91 runs in four matches. His highest score was 46 against the United States, and he managed just five runs against India. Consequently, he was not included in Pakistan's ODI series against Bangladesh.

## Technical Adjustments

Initially selected for the Lahore Whites in the ongoing National T20 Championship in Peshawar, Babar has chosen to focus on technical improvements instead. He is working with coaches to address these issues, although their identities have not been revealed.

## Future Plans

Babar is set to return to competitive cricket in PSL 11, where he will play for Peshawar Zalmi. Despite being a top-ranked player in the past, his form has dipped since 2024, leading to his exclusion from some key matches, including Pakistan's final Super Eight match against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.

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