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Former Pakistan cricketer tears into Babar Azam
Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been under fire for the underwhelming outings he has been having, especially in the longest format. He has been unable to silence his critics as he continues to flop innings after innings. Babar again failed to make the most of the opportunity during the first Test match against England, scoring only (30) and (5) runs in both innings.
It’s been long since Babar registered a three-digit score as this was his 18th consecutive innings without a half-century. Amid Babar’s unimpressive show, former Pakistan player Basit Ali feels that it is the right time for Babar to take rest.
“Babar needs rest. Babar should say that I need to rest. It has been 18 innings since he has performed. If some other player was playing, then he would be out of the squad after three games, like Fawad Alam. This is the bitter truth. Babar should reduce his stance. It is a lot now. The whole world is laughing. Is this how to play?"
Basit Ali also asserted that skipper Shan Masood should open the batting for the team in Tests. Masood rose to the occasion in the first Test against England, scoring (151) off (177) in the first innings.
“I have been saying that Shan is an opener, he should open. But he played at number three. Now, what will happen? Who will you drop? He should play at his number. He doesn't even know captaincy. What has happened to this cricket team? It is shameful," said Basit.
England, on the other hand, dominated Pakistan amassing a staggering 823-7 declared in response to Pakistan’s first innings total of 556. Harry Brook’s (317) and Joe Root’s (262) led England to their highest total since 1938.
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