Pakistan's white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson, denied the speculations that he had asked Babar Azam to don the 'Big Gloves' in order to regain his place in the T20I side.

Pakistan media had widely reported that Hesson made a suggestion to Babar during which Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi were also present.

The head coach cleared the air by saying, "No discussion took place with Babar where I suggested he also keep wickets". Further, Hesson made it clear that if Babar regains his spot in the T20I side, he would come in as a opener and open the innings with either Saim Ayub or Fakhar Zaman.