Bbc stumped

Babar Azam: Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, believes that Babar Azam’s "break" from the Test squad will help him return to form, rather than harm his confidence or career. Babar, one of Pakistan’s most prominent players, was omitted from the squad for the last two Tests against England following a prolonged dry spell. Despite missing Babar’s presence, Pakistan claimed the series 2-1.

Speaking on the BBC's Stumped radio show, Masood praised Babar’s capabilities, calling him "one of the best batsmen in the world" and adding that “sometimes, people need a break.”

"I think he's one of the best batsmen in the world. I'm nobody to [say he doesn't have] a future," Masood told the BBC Stumped radio programme. "He has every quality to be one of the greatest batsmen in Test cricket. He's always there or thereabouts in the rankings. Sometimes, people need a break."