Babar Azam Under Intense Scrutiny: Akhtar Doubts T20 Format Fit, Hafeez Questions His Presence

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Babar Azam Under Fire: Akhtar Questions T20 Suitability, Hafeez Asks 'Why Is He Playing?'

Babar Azam was castled for 5 by Axar Patel (PTI Photo)

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Moneycontrol•22-02-2026, 10:57

Babar Azam Under Fire: Akhtar Questions T20 Suitability, Hafeez Asks 'Why Is He Playing?'

•Babar Azam faces intense criticism from former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez.
•Shoaib Akhtar suggests T20 might not be Babar's format and advises playing him in the first six overs if he must play.
•Criticism intensified after Babar's poor performance against India in the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring only 5 runs.
•Mohammad Hafeez quoted coach Mike Hesson's confusing statement about Babar's batting limitations, questioning his inclusion.
•Pakistan progressed to Super 8 despite mixed performances, with their first Super 8 match against New Zealand washed out.

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