Pakistan's performance in the recent T20 Asia Cup has once again exposed the gaps in its approach to the shortest format, particularly in terms of batting. It also clearly indicates the need for a senior, more experienced cricketing presence — and this may well be why the selection committee has decided to bring back Babar Azam. His return, however, is a double-edged sword. While Babar's consistency and calm temperament lend stability to a fragile batting order, his low strike........

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