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Azam Khan, Pakistan's Biggest Loser, Sheds 30 Kilos To Earn Maiden T20I Call-Up

By AFP News June 04, 2021 • 13:20 PM View: 1714

Hard-hitting batsman Azam Khan earned his maiden Pakistan call-up on Friday after shedding 30 kilos (66 pounds) to earn his place on the tours of England and West Indies.

Khan, 22, has been on the radar of selectors for the last year, but was asked to trim his nearly 130-kilo weight before being considered.

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