Should Babar Azam be temporarily asked to step down as captain?

[Rana]

This blackmail, harassment case is unfortunate and is just not going away for him I’m afraid.

I’m sure he has plenty to worry about, not sure this is the kind of strain that a 3 format captain needs at the moment. Also, it is quite embarrassing for Pakistan as a whole right now.

Maybe it is right for him to step down or the PCB temporarily relieving him from captaincy duties until this is all settled without any further comebacks on him.

 

[enigmatic_stani]

I'm sorry but why should he step down. Like no one has ever had a relationship outside of marriage before in Pakistan and no hes no religious leader that needs to set that example.

 

[Ab Fan]

I think he should be permanently asked to step down as captain. Give it to the "Crisis Man".

 

[Rana]

I'm sorry but why should he step down. Like no one has ever had a relationship outside of marriage before in Pakistan and no hes no religious leader that needs to set that example.

Nothing to do with his personal choices. It’s more to do with the stress this case carries and all the legal battles that are ongoing outside of cricket. It’s psychologically too much to handle especially for an introvert like Babar IMO.

 

[Majid Khan]

It was always a bad move to make as captain the only batsman who can score 100s in the worlds most brittle batting line up, that can produce collapses that would embarrass a school team - and all the stresses and tensions of captaincy that are now showing will end up affecting his batting.

I’m not opposed to the idea of the best player in the team being captain , but when that best player is like 10 grades above the others - or more like the others are 10 grades worse rather than Babar being ‘out of the world’ extraordinary — you don’t want to take chances with losing that prized asset by burdening him with other responsibilities.

 

[enigmatic_stani]

Nothing to do with his personal choices. It’s more to do with the stress this case carries and all the legal battles that are ongoing outside of cricket. It’s psychologically too much to handle especially for an introvert like Babar IMO.

Being an introvert doesn't make you weak. You dont have to be loud and animated to show that you are strong. Some of the strongest mentally are those that don't show much on the outside.
Why everyone is obsessed with being a show pony nowadays I will never know.

 

[IMMY69]

Why stop at captaincy?
Drop him now before he goes the Akmal way.

 

[Hasan123]

He should continue as captain. It’s up to him to sort this personal stuff out and continue his duty as Pakistan captain.

 

[Babeikh]

Why stop at captaincy?
Drop him now before he goes the Akmal way.

Drop him? lol, good joke.

 

[Barragan]

He shouldn't have been made the captain in the first place.

Also, giving shadab the VC was an even worse decision because he has no performances to back his spot in the squad.

Imad for T20 captaincy, Rizwan for ODI's and Tests.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

This blackmail, harassment case is unfortunate and is just not going away for him I’m afraid.

I’m sure he has plenty to worry about, not sure this is the kind of strain that a 3 format captain needs at the moment. Also, it is quite embarrassing for Pakistan as a whole right now.

Maybe it is right for him to step down or the PCB temporarily relieving him from captaincy duties until this is all settled without any further comebacks on him.

Pretty ridiculous to do this now.

The case is obviously fake and should blow over, can't be changing captains now.

 

[fasihulhaq94]

maybe we should drop him for discipline issues and be done with the whole charade.

Obviously we know better that he cannot handle the stress of a non issue.

 

[shamaan]

maybe we should drop him for discipline issues and be done with the whole charade.

Obviously we know better that he cannot handle the stress of a non issue.

What discipline issues ?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

It was always a bad move to make as captain the only batsman who can score 100s in the worlds most brittle batting line up, that can produce collapses that would embarrass a school team - and all the stresses and tensions of captaincy that are now showing will end up affecting his batting.

I’m not opposed to the idea of the best player in the team being captain , but when that best player is like 10 grades above the others - or more like the others are 10 grades worse rather than Babar being ‘out of the world’ extraordinary — you don’t want to take chances with losing that prized asset by burdening him with other responsibilities.

Said the same at the time he was appointed captain.

Even though it hasn't been some months since he was made captain his own form hasn't been what most people were expecting of him, neither has he shown much captaincy skills in the field while his reviews at times have been shocking.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Lmao,.what a silly thread. He is a good captain and should stay. These headlines are just some minor drama blown out of proportion. Ignore.

 

[Bewal Express]

Babar has made his position untenable by going public with his grievances. I knew it was too good to be true when I thought we might have a humble, hard working Captain and player.

 

[Varun]

Babar is setting a record for flaming out so early in his tenure. Afridi would be proud.

But he still has the opportunity to right the ship.

 

[MenInG]

Babar on the personal matter effecting his game

"I cannot say anything about the personal matter that you spoke about, the matter is in the court and my lawyer is handling it, but my focus is always on cricket; There will always be hurdles so that doesn't mean that I move my focus away from cricket; I always keep my focus on cricket which is good for the side and myself"

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Certain websites are the quickest to report it - the only distraction they would allow themselves from their relentless focus on one country.

 

[shamaan]

No he should continue leading the team

 

[Shoaibbtt]

No he should continue leading the team

The more and more i keep hearing about the case the more i think he should be taking the time to attend course if he wants to avoid any serious charges. Don't know if it's too late for him to opt out for now??

 

[Saj]

Lmao,.what a silly thread. He is a good captain and should stay. These headlines are just some minor drama blown out of proportion. Ignore.

Legal issue - which he has confirmed
Accusations of breaking the bubble ahead of the tour of South Africa - pictures are there
Obvious issues with the Chief Selector

Minor drama? I don't think so.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Legal issue - which he has confirmed
Accusations of breaking the bubble ahead of the tour of South Africa - pictures are there
Obvious issues with the Chief Selector

Minor drama? I don't think so.

The case problem would definitely get me scared now, obviously he's not done anything with the girl but having his number linked as one of Humaira's harassers is scary (Yikes!)

 

[hitthestump]

Cool, let's see what Babar can produce under this kind of pressure!

This girl bakvaas will be nothing compared to the intensity of some of the match situations he'll find himself in his career.

If he flops then we have our answer

 

[Rana]

Legal issue - which he has confirmed
Accusations of breaking the bubble ahead of the tour of South Africa - pictures are there
Obvious issues with the Chief Selector

Minor drama? I don't think so.

Any idea what kind of settlement this girl is looking for? Is she genuinely seeking justice or a very hefty pay day? Plus what kind of Punishment will Babar have to face if he is found guilty?

 

[Saj]

Any idea what kind of settlement this girl is looking for? Is she genuinely seeking justice or a very hefty pay day? Plus what kind of Punishment will Babar have to face if he is found guilty?

Well Babar and his people say that "it will all be sorted out".

They have always been very confident about it.

 

[Rana]

Well Babar and his people say that "it will all be sorted out".

They have always been very confident about it.

Hmm. The FIA charge sheet says otherwise. I have a feeling the ball is no longer in the girl’s court. Babar might be in deep trouble here

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Hmm. The FIA charge sheet says otherwise. I have a feeling the ball is no longer in the girl’s court. Babar might be in deep trouble here

If the ball isn't in her court, how is Babar in trouble?

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Well Babar and his people say that "it will all be sorted out".

They have always been very confident about it.

Hmmm, maybe they'll decide to settle or give her settlement payment otherwise this whole thing is bananas. Surely a harassment call would just be cause for a restraining order????

 

[Rana]

Hmmm, maybe they'll decide to settle or give her settlement payment otherwise this whole thing is bananas. Surely a harassment call would just be cause for a restraining order????

Bizarre case. This is why I would like to know what the lady would actually like to happen considering she doesn’t feel justice has been served? Does she want Babar to marry her? Does she want compensation due to the harassment or torture inflicted on her? Does she want Babar to serve Jail time?

 

[Saj]

Bizarre case. This is why I would like to know what the lady would actually like to happen considering she doesn’t feel justice has been served? Does she want Babar to marry her? Does she want compensation due to the harassment or torture inflicted on her? Does she want Babar to serve Jail time?

All about rupees.

She's tried a few things in the past and now there's the harassment thing. Ultimately she is hoping for a pay-off.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Bizarre case. This is why I would like to know what the lady would actually like to happen considering she doesn’t feel justice has been served? Does she want Babar to marry her? Does she want compensation due to the harassment or torture inflicted on her? Does she want Babar to serve Jail time?

Well let's just say this bro if according to the accusation that Babar is linked to a number which harassed Humaira then he is in hot water (keeping it PG). Who knows this gal wants she was in the wrong from day 1 and a very simple case has been turned into a nightmare, it could be she is lying about the numbers just like she lied about Babar hooking up with her.

The girl sounds vendictive to me and she's really stopping at nothing for Babar to pay in some form.

 

[Rana]

Well let's just say this bro if according to the accusation that Babar is linked to a number which harassed Humaira then he is in hot water (keeping it PG). Who knows this gal wants she was in the wrong from day 1 and a very simple case has been turned into a nightmare, it could be she is lying about the numbers just like she lied about Babar hooking up with her.

The girl sounds vendictive to me and she's really stopping at nothing for Babar to pay in some form.

Paying her once has already set a bad precedent and her lawyers are keeping this alive for her because they know more money is to be milked, and more will be made in the future.

IMO, Babar’s best bet to settle this once and for all is to do the jail time or whatever punishment is attached in the criminal court for his offence (Harassment and threatening behaviour).

I honestly thought this case was settled until I saw that FIA charge sheet, this isn’t going to go away so easily now.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Paying her once has already set a bad precedent and her lawyers are keeping this alive for her because they know more money is to be milked, and more will be made in the future.

IMO, Babar’s best bet to settle this once and for all is to do the jail time or whatever punishment is attached in the criminal court for his offence (Harassment and threatening behaviour).

I honestly thought this case was settled until I saw that FIA charge sheet, this isn’t going to go away so easily now.

I've not seen the charge sheet but won't mind a curious gander. I think anything this serious would prompt Babar to appear in court. This just all sounds like something out of Fatal Attraction lol.

 

[Bilal7]

Anyone can throw out allegations these days. Until and unless it is proven that Babar did something illegal, he should remain the captain of Pakistan.

People need to stop coddling grown men who have way more mental fortitude than the ones concerned about them. Babar will be fine.

 

[shamaan]

The more and more i keep hearing about the case the more i think he should be taking the time to attend course if he wants to avoid any serious charges. Don't know if it's too late for him to opt out for now??

Its not to late but i dont think he will opt out.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Its not to late but i dont think he will opt out.

Well i think PCB will help out with this being settled out of court.