Out-of-favor Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has once again taken aim at national team captain Babar Azam, criticizing his recent performances in the T20 World Cup. However, Shehzad himself has become the target of online amusement after a video of him struggling in a local gully cricket match went viral.
Shehzad Slams Babar’s Captaincy
Shehzad, who last played for Pakistan in 2019, has been a vocal critic of Babar’s leadership, particularly after Pakistan‘s underwhelming showing at the T20 World Cup. The team’s group stage exit, which included defeats to co-hosts USA and arch-rivals India, fueled Shehzad’s criticism.
“Babar’s strike rate is a meager 112, and his average is a disappointing 26. He hasn’t even managed a single six in the crucial Powerplay overs across 207 deliveries,” Shehzad pointed out. He further questioned Babar’s captaincy, stating, “While I admit my own performances needed improvement years ago, yours are even worse. You’re a ‘fraud king’ who doesn’t deserve the captaincy title.”
Gully Cricket Woes
While Shehzad has been relentless in his criticism of Babar, a recent video has turned the tables on him. The clip, which has gone viral on social media, shows Shehzad struggling against a local bowler in a casual gully cricket match. The bowler cleans up Shehzad a staggering three times in a single over.
Social media users were quick to capitalize on the situation. “Ahmed Shehzad getting dismissed thrice in an over by a local bowler in Chitral,” commented one user on the video. Another user took a jab at Shehzad’s aspirations, saying, “He wants to play for Pakistan, but this is what he can manage?”
A Tale of Two Performances
The contrasting performances of Shehzad and Babar have sparked online debate. While Shehzad criticizes Babar’s form, his own struggles in a non-competitive setting raise questions about his fitness for international cricket.
It remains to be seen if Shehzad’s criticism will have any impact on Babar’s captaincy or his performance. Pakistan cricket fans will be hoping for a strong showing from the team in upcoming tournaments, while Shehzad might need to focus on his own game if he ever wants to make a comeback to the national team.
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