DUBAI:

“Going to Dubai Stadium, are you? Which teams are playing? Ever since Babar Azam was dropped from the Pakistan team, I’ve stopped watching cricket altogether,” the taxi driver said.

Hearing this, I smiled. He’s not alone—many fans think the same way. Undoubtedly, Babar is Pakistan’s biggest star at the moment, with a massive fan following. However, the team management is now relying on new players for modern-day cricket. Only when they perform well will people’s opinions begin to change.

The match against India will be a golden opportunity—strong performances there could make a big difference. Since the big games of the haven’t started yet, the hype hasn’t built up, but the Pakistan–India clash will change the atmosphere completely.

During the Pakistan–Oman match, the stadium wa

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