Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has recently made a significant statement regarding Babar Azam, criticizing his performance and leadership in T20 cricket. Pakistan’s performance in recent months has been disappointing. They have failed to secure victory in any major tournaments and even lost the series against Ireland.
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Their struggles continued in the 2024 World Cup, where they faced a defeat from the hands of weaker teams, leading to their early exit from the tournament.
Following these setbacks, several former Pakistani players have expressed their criticism and thoughts on the current state of the team. Among them, Shoaib Malik’s comments have particularly stood out.
Malik suggested that if Babar Azam were playing for other countries such as India, South Africa, Australia, or England, he wouldn’t even make it into the playing XI. This is a substantial allegation considering Babar Azam’s notable records in T20 cricket.
In recent months, Babar Azam has struggled with his batting form and has failed to provide effective leadership for the team. Pakistan’s team has continued to struggle, with poor performances from both batsmen and bowlers, as well as subpar fielding.
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However, placing all the blame on Babar Azam might not be entirely fair. For example, South Africa’s captain, despite his individual struggles with batting, managed to lead a team filled with match-winners to the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
Pakistan, however, hasn’t seen such success recently. They were the finalists in the 2022 T20 World Cup but were eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. This has led to further criticism from other former players like Ahmed Shehzad and Wasim Akram.
They have expressed their dissatisfaction with the current Pakistani team, labeling it as unsustainable and not built on the modern principles of cricket.
The ongoing criticisms highlight the need for significant changes and improvements within the Pakistani cricket team to regain its competitive edge on the global stage.
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