Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, is currently the preferred target of detractors. After his team’s defeats by the USA and India in the first two T20 World Cup 2024 matches, Babar has been the target of criticism from cricket enthusiasts, former players, and commentators.
On a Pakistani television program, even Pakistan’s current cricket player Ahmed Shehzad attacked Babar and destroyed his reputation. Shehzad clarified Babar’s dismal performance in major tournaments, stating that the captain of Pakistan averages just 27 in Twenty20 international cricket during major occasions.
Shehzad launched into a tirade on live television, accusing Babar of having Pakistan lose to both average teams and the B, C, and D squads of elite teams.
“Jab se Babar Azam captain hain, hum bohot mediocre, sorry for using this word, teams se haar rahe hain (ever since Babar became captain, we have been losing to mediocre teams),” said.
Ahmed Shehzad in a widely shared video from a TV show. “The kind of progress that was going on, these things were on the cards and bound to happen some day.” Shehzad believes that Pakistan’s more experienced players could have taken charge of the team’s 120-run chase against India, but they chose not to.
“There are players who are taking care of the team for the last 4-5 years, who take all the decisions. So wasn’t it their duty to take the responsibility of ensuring that the team chases down 120 to win such an important match against India?” Shehzad asked
“Aapne B, C, D teams ke khilaaf perform kar ke logon ko hallucinate kiya hai aur pagal banaya hai (you guys have performed against B, C, D teams and fooled the people),” Shehzad accused the team and further said: “Your salaries were hiked, PCB paid you to evolve yourself and your cricket…”
According to the dismissed Pakistani batsman, 1400 of Babar’s runs in T20Is have come in a losing effort, placing him third on the list. “You (Babar) perform well in major competitions; your strike rate is 112. Your average is 27.” Furthermore, 1400 of your runs have come in a losing effort, ranking third globally in that category. Tell me which king these data belong to. Shehzad questioned, “What should I do with this king who can’t win us the match?”
Finally, Shehzad said that Babar had tricked the people by getting his cronies onto the team. “The whole public has been duped by you. “You are creating a team with your friends, maintaining your friends in the team,” Shehzad remarked. “Apne dosto ke saath team bana rahe hain, dosto ko team ke andar rakh rakh rahe hain.”