Post that, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), was forced to name a new captain in Ben Stokes and name a revamped squad. "No, we didn't think about it, it didn't come into our minds at any time. The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) and ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) have assured us that they will take care of the safety and health of all the squad members," explained Babar. The skipper further added that these are unprecedented times and that their focus is on the game. "We must understand that these are the unprecedented times of Covid-19.

Source: Hindustan Times July 07, 2021 14:26 UTC