Former international umpire Aleem Dar, who resigned from Pakistan's national selection committee after their T20 World Cup 2026 exit, opposed the inclusion of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Usman Khan in the squad, Geo News reported. The 57-year-old felt his role in selection meetings had diminished over time, it added. Dar was appointed to the role on October 11, 2024.