Babar Azam leaves the ground after getting dismissed for 5 off Axar Patel's bowling during the T20 World Cup Group A clash between India and Pakistan in Colombo. Reuters
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Firstpost16-02-2026, 13:45

Babar Azam Slammed by Ex-Pakistan Cricketers After Flop Show Against India

  • Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Malik and Basit Ali criticized Babar Azam's batting position and intent after Pakistan's 61-run loss to India.
  • Babar, despite being the most experienced player, scored only 5 runs, failing to stabilize the innings after Pakistan were 13/3 chasing 176.
  • Shoaib Malik called for the sacking of the person who decided to shift Babar to the No. 4 position.
  • Basit Ali questioned Babar's place in the T20I team and his lack of intent, stating he could have played slowly to extend the game.
  • India extended their dominance over Pakistan in ICC events, leading 8-1 in T20 World Cup encounters and qualifying for the Super 8s.

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