Babar Azam, who has been a key player for Pakistan across all formats, faced a tough decision as the selectors opted to leave him out of the upcoming Tests against England. Anwar's post reminded Babar that such challenges are part of every athlete's journey.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not pleased that Fakhar Zaman questioned the selection panel's decision to sideline Babar Azam from the Test side.

Apart from Babar Azam, Pakistan also dropped pace duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, while spinner Abrar Ahmed has been left out after he fell ill during the 1st Test.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah opted to withdraw from the remaining two Tests against England.

Under-pressure Pakistan are set to re-use the controversial Multan pitch used for the first Test against England for the second match starting Tuesday, in a rare move as they seek to level the series.

England captain Ben Stokes looks on course to return for the second Test against Pakistan, starting in Multan on Tuesday.

On the contrary, he was in awe of England's approach, who scored well over five runs per over in the first innings.

Batters have not been able to lead Pakistan from the front, while the bowlers have been hiding behind the debate of "lifeless tracks"

One would have to go back to February 2021 for Pakistan's last Test win, which came at home against South Africa in Rawalpindi, under the leadership of Babar Azam.

Pakistan is the first team in the history of Test cricket to end up losing by an innings despite scoring over 550 in the first attempt.

With scores of 31 and 5, Babar Azam's slump hit a new low, as his struggle to find consistency goes in avail.

Here are the three embarrassing records that Pakistan registered with loss to England -

Babar Azam has not scored a Test century in over two years.

Shan Masood scored 151 in the first innings to lead his team to a big total which was surpassed by England who declared at 823 for 7.

Pakistan captain Shan Masoood, who scored 151 in the first innings to lead his team to a big total, admitted he was disappointed after an innings defeat.

In a remarkable display of cricket, England clinched a resounding victory over Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in Multan on Friday.

England captain Ollie Pope commended his team's comprehensive performance after their innings and 47-run victory over Pakistan in Multan.

Following England thrashing Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs to complete a remarkable first Test win, former captain Nasser Hussain said the visitors' have showcased a growing aptitude for winning red-ball matches outside home.