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The recent struggles of the Pakistan cricket team have led to significant criticism from former players, with Babar Azam's captaincy being a focal point. Pakistan's poor performance, including a shocking home Test series loss to Bangladesh, has intensified the scrutiny. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has been particularly vocal, blaming the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the team's downfall. He criticized the decision to remove Babar Azam as captain, arguing that this move, along with other questionable leadership changes, has divided the team and destabilized its performance.

Latif also condemned the actions of former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf, accusing him of prioritizing personal agendas over the team's welfare by appointing new captains like Shan Masood. He suggested that these decisions have contributed to the team's recent failures. The PCB's handling of Babar's captaincy has been a topic of controversy, with his removal and reinstatement causing confusion and further issues within the squad【6†source】【7†source】.