Babar Azam is the world’s number one T20I hitter.© AFP
Former Pakistani sprinter Shoaib Akhtar criticized current captain Babar Azam’s “insecurity”, calling him “a lost cow” who is out there “not knowing what to do.” Shoaib called Azam an insecure captain and asked the Pakistani leadership to give the captain the “freedom” he needs. “If we don’t release Babar Azam (as captain), it will continue to be a case of a bio-secure bubble (for him),” Shoaib said in Urdu in a video on his YouTube channel. “All team members are insecure. He (Azam) is not even sure he wants to stay as captain, ”added Shoaib.
Pakistan lost the second T20I to England in Manchester on Sunday despite adding a defiant 195 total when Eoin Morgan (66) and Dawid Malan (54 *) hit a quick throw of the fifty after Jonny Bairstow and Tom Banton hit the hosts got off to a good start and helped England. hit the target with five balls to spare.
Babar Azam looks like a lost cow to me. He’s out there not knowing what to do, ”Shoaib said. “You have to make your own decisions and accept wins and losses as they come along so that you learn on the job and become a better captain for the future.”
Azam hit 56 of 44 balls and helped Pakistan reach a competitive total, but his innings were eclipsed by Mohammad Hafeez, 39, who broke 69 of just 36 balls to give Pakistan a much-needed push to death.
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“Babar needs to understand that there are opportunities on his way. But it won’t happen for the rest of your life. So, capitalize as much as you can, ”Shoaib said.
“He plays at a strike rate of 127 (128.10) but he can accelerate to 135. The way Morgan, Malan and Bairstow play, they look at command in the area. Our guys look scared, ”added the former cricketer.
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