Babar Azam was dropped for Pakistan’s second Test against England following an innings defeat in the first Test. Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized the decision. Other key players, including Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Sarfaraz Ahmed, were also dropped to help them regain form and confidence. Babar, who recently stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, has faced criticism for his underwhelming form with the bat.