Babar Azam Faces Criticism After Pakistan’s Defeat to India
Karachi – Following Pakistan’s 61-run loss to India in a T20 World Cup match, star batsman Babar Azam has come under intense scrutiny from former players in the country who are calling for changes in the team lineup.
Former captain Shahid Afridi expressed his disappointment in Babar, senior spinner Shadab Khan, and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, suggesting that they should be dropped from the T20 team due to their consistent underperformance.
While the defeat was attributed to a lackluster performance by the Pakistani players, especially in the batting department, former players like Javed Miandad and Mohammad Yousaf emphasized the need for new talent and fresh faces in the team.
Shoaib Akhtar criticized Babar’s inability to win matches for Pakistan despite his superstar status, highlighting the team’s overall lack of investment in nurturing talent over the years.
With social media users also joining in on the criticism, suggesting that Pakistan should have followed the boycott call in support of Bangladesh, the defeat has left the cricket community disheartened.
Former captain Moin Khan acknowledged India’s superiority over Pakistan in all formats of the game, while Javed Miandad questioned the team’s strategy of relying heavily on spinners in a crucial match.
Overall, the defeat has sparked a debate within the cricketing circles in Pakistan, with calls for introspection and strategic changes to improve the team’s performance in future matches.
Despite the setback, the focus now shifts to rebuilding and reshaping the team to regain their competitive edge on the international stage.
