Bakht demands action against Rizwan and Babar's negligence

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sikander Bakht has criticized national team players Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for missing the National T20 Cup. This tournament is important for domestic cricket in Pakistan. His comments come after Pakistan's poor performance in the Champions Trophy, where the team did not win a single match. Rizwan and Babar struggled in the Champions Trophy, facing defeats against India and New Zealand, with one match against Bangladesh ending in no result. They have been dropped from the current T20 series in New Zealand, where Pakistan is trailing 2-0, but are expected to join the team for the upcoming One-Day Internationals. Bakht believes that players who skip domestic competitions should face strict consequences. He suggested that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) might need to revoke their central contracts. He emphasized that players must show commitment to the PCB and participate in its organized events. Bakht urged PCB's leadership to be more decisive in enforcing these expectations.