Colombo:Following his failure against team India in game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, a former Pakistani cricket player was quick to cast doubt on the country's star batter. Notably, the Indian squad defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo.
Pakistan's batters did not perform well when chasing a target of 176 runs; Babar Azam was the center of attention, but he was dismissed with five runs in seven deliveries, and Pakistan ultimately lost.
Shoaib Malik questioned the selectors about Babar's performance, pointing out that he was moved from an opener's position into the middle order when his strike rate became an issue.
"If we go back a bit, we used to say that Babar used to open but had problems with his strike rate, so you are putting him at number four. Shoaib Malik told ARY News that the individual who made this decision ought to be fired right away.
Additionally, Basit Ali questioned the selectors.Additionally, Basit Ali, a former cricket player for Pakistan who participated in the same conversation, questioned the selectors, asserting that the same individuals who kicked him off the team are now promoting him down the order.
"His qualities and the format he works best in are unknown to the people (selectors)." He is currently batting at number four for the team that removed him. Who are we to blame? Basit Ali stated, "Babar had a great chance tonight; he could have played slowly and extended the game."
"You yourself are being dismissed after batters on the other end are getting out. To whom are you demonstrating this intent? In addition to Babar, Shadab and Nawaz ought to share equal responsibility," he continued.
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