Babar Azam has come below scrutiny following Pakistan‘s disappointing efficiency within the ongoing ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Males in Inexperienced entered the 20-team world event with excessive expectations, having been runners-up within the earlier version.
Nonetheless, their marketing campaign began on a shaky observe with a loss to co-hosts USA, adopted by a defeat towards arch-rivals India. Regardless of a win towards Canada of their third match, these preliminary setbacks have jeopardized Pakistan’s probabilities of qualifying for the Tremendous 8 stage.
Criticism mounts towards Babar Azam’s captaincy and batting
Criticism has been directed at Babar for each his management and batting efficiency. The Lahore-born cricketer, identified for his batting prowess, has managed solely 90 runs in three video games at a median of 30. Former Pakistan cricketers and pundits have voiced their disappointment with Babar’s on-field contributions.
Ahmed Shehzad’s controversial remarks spark debate
Just lately, Ahmed Shehzad made headlines together with his harsh critique of Babar. The previous Pakistan opener slammed Babar’s determine within the ICC occasions and even reckoned that he’s a ‘faux king’. Notably, Babar is sometimes called the ‘King’ by his admirers as he enjoys immense recognition and adoration amongst cricket followers all over the world.
“You could have a strike charge of 112. You could have a median of 26 in ICC occasions. You could have performed 207 balls within the powerplay however haven’t hit a single six. I feel my stats from eight years in the past are higher than yours. You’re a faux King! We play to assist win Pakistan tournaments however you’re solely making a idiot of followers on social media along with your stats,” Shehzad had stated in in Geo Information present ‘Haarna Mana Hai’.
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Imam-ul-Haq defends Babar Azam
Imam-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s Take a look at opener and an in depth good friend of Babar, countered Shehzad’s criticism throughout the identical tv present panel. Whereas acknowledging Babar’s accountability for the crew’s efficiency, Imam emphasised the significance of respecting Babar’s stature as captain and as a participant.
“Everybody has the proper to criticize the Pakistan crew. However the respect factor ought to by no means go away. He’s your captain. The world has made him a King so it doesn’t make a distinction in the event you take into account him that or not. If you wish to take away him as a captain then do it, however the respect factor ought to by no means go away,” stated Imam.
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