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No pressure on Babar Azam, he's the backbone: Shaheen Afridi ahead of tri-series against Sri Lanka and England

Pakistan limited-overs skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi has offered strong support to Babar Azam ahead of the tri-series opener, dismissing concerns about the experienced batsman and describing him as the core of the squad. Speaking to journalists prior to the weekend match against Sri Lanka, Shaheen noted that the former captain maintains reliable form in the 50-over format despite struggles during the recent Test tour of England and subsequent domestic outings.

To aid preparations for the upcoming World Cup, the team leadership has instructed groundsmen to produce faster tracks locally to better condition the fast bowling unit for conditions anticipated abroad.

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