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PCB Warns Babar Azam And Co Of Contract Termination Over Depleting Fitness Standards

Abhinav Tyagi

Pakistan Cricket players - (Source: @Johns/X.com)Pakistan Cricket players - (Source: @Johns/X.com)

Pakistan cricket is undergoing several changes to improve its state of cricket. Few chops and changes are expected within the team as their cricket has hit an all-time low. 

The Men in Green suffered early exits from the 2023 World Cup and T20 World Cup 2024. They hit a new rock bottom after the Shan Masood-led side suffered a shocking 0-2 defeat at home against Bangladesh in the recently concluded Test series.

PCB Warns Players Of Central Contract Termination

The fans were furious over the players' casual attitude and laziness on the field. In the latest events, there are reports that the PCB has shortlisted 6-7 unfit players in the team and have warned them to improve their fitness and threatened to terminate their central contract if failing to do so.

Reportedly, the PCB conducted fitness Tests earlier this month, where several players did not meet the required benchmarks. Thus, the Pakistan team fitness trainer and physiotherapist will conduct another round of fitness tests on Monday in Lahore. According to India Today,  A PCB official said the players that failed the fitness parameters earlier this year, would be tested again on Monday as they were given two months to work on their fitness. 

“The players who have central and domestic contracts have been told in clear terms that there will be no compromise on fitness, and they have to meet the benchmarks set by the team’s fitness experts,” a board official said.

The official said that "the two foreign head coaches, Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten had told the PCB Chairman that no player should be given any benefit as far as fitness levels are concerned.”

Babar Azam, Naseem Shah And Others Under The Scanner Over Fitness

In the last few months, several pics have floated on the internet where Babar Azam and Naseem Shah were under the scanner over their growing belly fat. The players receive several criticism. Further, Azam Khan's Pakistan future also looks in danger as his fitness standards are a big concern at international level.