India, March 4 -- Babar Azam has been dropped from Pakistan's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, set to be played from March 11 to 15 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. The decision follows a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign for the former captain, during which he even found himself omitted from the playing XI in a crucial, must-win fixture against Sri Lanka.

In a clear shift towards rebuilding, the Pakistan Cricket Board has opted for a fresh approach by naming six uncapped players in the squad. Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain have all earned their maiden call-ups, signalling a transition phase as Pakistan look to test new combinations and shape ...