Leaked on social media, an alleged audio recording features the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, Zaka Ashraf, engaging in conversation with an unidentified woman. The clip has stirred controversy as it purportedly captures Ashraf explaining the rationale behind removing Babar Azam from the captaincy.
The discussion unveiled that "Babar Azam had assembled a group of eight players. Despite this, he was instructed to continue as the Test team captain."
The woman asserts that fans observe the captain favoring his friends, with individuals close to him, such as Shadab, having no rightful place in the team.
In response to the woman, Zaka Ashraf allegedly says, “Pakistan cricket is deteriorating because of this.” Another unknown person also spoke up and said Hasan Ali was like that.
Meanwhile, Zaka Ashraf says that Hasan is also Babar’s friend. In response to Ashraf, the same unknown woman says no Abu; Hasan was included in the team because Naseem Shah was not there.
The PCB head then purportedly observes that a man named Talha serves as the player's agent. "He has managed eight players of the national team, signed contracts with them, and cleverly built relationships with players' families by visiting their homes. The players are heavily reliant on him, and he's such a smart guy. Talha Osmani, I think, I don't know his name."
"I had advised Babar Azam to retain the Test captaincy but mentioned that I was considering removing him from the white ball captaincy. He replied that he would discuss it at home and inform me of his decision later. Babar Azam called Talha for consultation, and Talha advised him to relinquish everything."
