India, March 14 -- Pakistan's decision to drop star batter Babar Azam from the T20I squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand has sparked controversy, with former off-spinner Saeed Ajmal taking a strong stance against the move. Ajmal voiced his discontent with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), questioning the rationale behind excluding one of the team's star players.

Pakistan's squad overhaul follows a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign, where they crashed out in the group stage. The selection committee's decision to sideline Babar and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan.

Both players, despite their established records, have often been criticized for their strike rates, leading to slow starts in the shortest format.

Ajmal, ho...