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Pakistan’s T20I captain Babar Azam has been experiencing considerable pressure lately due to his underwhelming performances both with the bat and as a leader. Despite his previous successes, his recent form has been below par, attracting criticism from fans and pundits alike. His challenges in maintaining his batting prowess while effectively captaining the team have led to increased scrutiny, as expectations remain high for one of Pakistan‘s key cricket figures. The coming months will be crucial for Azam to regain his form and confidence.
Babar Azam’s Recent Video Went Viral:
In the days ahead, Babar Azam might endure increased scrutiny owing to a viral video circulating on social media. The footage captures the Pakistan captain grappling during a net session against Ubaid Shah, the brother of his teammate Naseem Shah. Azam appears visibly challenged, particularly when attempting a pull shot that resulted in him being struck on the body. This moment has intensified the ongoing critique surrounding Babar’s performance and leadership, prompting discussions among fans and analysts alike about his form and readiness for upcoming challenges in international cricket.
Babar Azam Re-appointed as Pakistan Limited-overs Skipper:
Last year, the right-handed batsman Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan’s captain after the team failed to advance past the ODI World Cup league stage. Pakistan won only 4 out of 9 league matches, falling short of the semifinals. Azam’s own performance came under fire, with criticism targeting his strike rate and inability to perform under pressure. He scored 320 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 82.90. Following the World Cup, Azam relinquished his captaincy, with Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood taking over as the T20I and Test captains, respectively.
In April this year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reinstated Babar Azam as the T20I captain. However, he has struggled to justify this decision. Under his leadership, Pakistan drew a home T20I series against a second-string New Zealand team and subsequently lost a T20I to Ireland. This was followed by a string of defeats in England. Last month, Pakistan had a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, exiting at the group stage after heavy losses to the USA and India. These performances have put Babar Azam’s captaincy under intense scrutiny once again.
Babar Azam’s leadership and batting have come under scrutiny once more due to his inability to inspire his team. In four matches, he managed only 122 runs with a strike rate slightly above 100. Criticism and trolling on social media have intensified as he continues to fall short of expectations, facing mounting pressure to perform better both as a captain and a batsman.
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