Turmoil in PAK cricket, selector resigns after shameful performance in T20 WC, big revelation made on Babar Azam

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 4, 2026

Pakistan Cricket Team T20 World Cup 2026: The performance of the Pakistan cricket team has steadily declined over the years, especially in ICC tournaments. Even in the T20 World Cup 2026, the team could not live up to the expectations. Pakistan only won against Sri Lanka, while facing defeats against India and England. The match against New Zealand was canceled due to rain. After this disappointing performance, the stir in Pakistan cricket has intensified and the demand for change has started rising.

Round of resignations in selection committee

Amidst the poor results of the team, turmoil has also started in the selection committee. Former international umpire and current selector Aleem Dar has resigned from his post. Aaqib Javed, Azhar Ali and analyst Hasan Cheema were also included in the selection committee. According to media reports, Aleem Dar was not able to work openly in the selection process. It is being told that he was also feeling uncomfortable with the increasing influence of head coach Mike Hesson. After his resignation, the questions on the team management have become deeper.

Internal differences regarding Babar Azam

After resignation, Aleem Dar has made some important revelations regarding team selection. According to reports, he had objected to the inclusion of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan and Usman Khan in the team. He believed that there was a need to change the team combination and Mohammad Rizwan should be played at number six. Dar also indicated that Aaqib Javed appears to be in favor of the coach, while Misbah-ul-Haq is not very vocal on big issues. These differences have made the selection process more complex.

Aleem Dar has reportedly resigned from Pakistan’s national selection committee, becoming the first high-profile casualty of the World Cup debacle. pic.twitter.com/gdbKysgkI4
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Increasing pressure on captain and coach

After disagreements and resignations in the selection committee, the pressure on captain Salman Ali Aga and coach Mike Hesson has increased. The team’s continuous poor performance and internal differences have affected the image of Pakistan cricket. In the coming time, the board will have to take concrete decisions so that the team can get back on track. At present the situation indicates that Pakistan cricket is going through a transition period and the possibility of major changes cannot be ruled out.