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When PCB rested him and rizwan in the afghanistan series, they ran a PR campaign against PCB and threw their toys out of the pram.This is hilarious. No. 1 batsman asking for a break when the most high profile series is being played. When you perform in Aus & Eng your greatness is acknowledged all over the world. Hope he had asked for a break during Afghanistan series which was played few months back and he shouldn't have played all the games of every random series
Lack of education and low IQ. Honestly, i was a big critique of Shan but seeing his intent and captaincy, i can see why having education is so important!I've been saying again and again its not form, Pakistani players get big headed after bit of fame and money
focus is all on social media. good players keep improving their game that is not the case with Babar an co. few good innings at the beginning of their careers and they think they have achieved it all and stop working on their game. babar shaheen shadab imam rizwan all need to go now until they inprove their game and get selected again based on perfomance but they have decome demi gods in Pakistan. its going to be hards to get rid of this culture
That’s incorrectBabar has been exposed.
Lot of things not going in his way. He couldn't become a sharp fielder in 7 years of international cricket , couldn't maintain his body shape and now looks like an average batter.By no means should he be dropped.
First real bad patch he's had.
Needs backing from management and the team and additionally needs to work on his mental toughness.
It's a good test for Babar. Lets see how he goes..
From what I have seen of babar the past few years when he was captain- don't think his batting was ever affected due to the pressure of captaincy. Different issue that his captaincy was run of the mill- not great but not Terrible either. Perfectly serviceable is the term. Believe the pak fans expected him to be a great captain because he is a very good batsman.A lot of talk about how his batting form would improve without the pressures of captaincy. We haven't seen it yet. But then again, he has only played 5 tests this year which is shocking. I'm sure he will get back to top form again soon.
From what I have seen of babar the past few years when he was captain- don't think his batting was ever affected due to the pressure of captaincy. Different issue that his captaincy was run of the mill- not great but not Terrible either. Perfectly serviceable is the term. Believe the pak fans expected him to be a great captain because he is a very good batsman.
Umar Akmal!Who else would the selector include if you are dropping Babar Azam? Some Don Bradman waiting in the dug-out I guess not.
Kamran Ghulam? Is he a Martian or he can bat?Who else would the selector include if you are dropping Babar Azam? Some Don Bradman waiting in the dug-out I guess not.
Man you are getting way too cocky way too soon. Smith is still there, Marsh/Carey love to feast on minnow attacks. I don't have that much confidence on the trundlers trio. No doubt, so far they have been outstanding, but are they determined enough to finish the job they set up?He better turn up next innings. Pakistan will be chasing around 250
This guy has the chance of a lifetime to redeem himself
why was he not given a chance when he was in the squad? Babar can be rested for sure but dropping him will be the worst call ever.Kamran Ghulam? Is he a Martian or he can bat?
"I rate Babar Azam very highly and so does the world."
Top teams like Australia acknowledge that he is a quality batter and have surely watched endless videos and analyzed his weakness like they have done for Kohli and others. Now, it's time for Babar to get mentally strong and take his game to another level. His real test of greatness starts now.
Surely, Kohli is in another league. He is the KING, a modern great!Difference is no matter how much analysis or videos you watch of Kohli he still invincibly bosses you. Babar in comparison is easy work.
Babar has one advantage over Kohli, he gets more opportunities to play and score against second tire teams. This helps his batting stats and reputation.Difference is no matter how much analysis or videos you watch of Kohli he still invincibly bosses you. Babar in comparison is easy work.
As usual this guy is living in lalaland. Babar is not considered as threat by any team.Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, while speaking to the media at the MCG, regarding declining form of Babar Azam, He said:
"I rate Babar Azam very highly and so does the world."
“He is the backbone of Pakistan’s batting lineup. The best batters lose form, but I have seen such consistent batters very rarely in Pakistan cricket."
Has Afridi ever talked anything sensible?As
As usual this guy is living in lalaland. Babar is not considered as threat by any team.
Exactly. I am sorry for my words but I never take Afridi & his fans seriouslyHas Afridi ever talked anything sensible?
Management needs to make things clear, if you are out of form, you have to stay out, play domestic cricket, perform there, and then get back into the side.Babar is clearly Pakistan’s best batter but is in a dreadful run of form.
No one should be undroppable and if his form doesn’t improve he should be excluded.
Not sure there is an array of talent waiting in the wings to replace him, but basically it’s a results driven business — you don’t score, you’re out.
I don't know what has happened to him. He does not look the same guy anymore.
The way he has performed for Pakistan throughout his career, you can give him a couple more series.Babar Azam's scores in the three-match series against Australia:
21 & 14 in 1st Test in Perth
1 & 41 in 2nd Test in Melbourne
26 & 23 in 3rd Test in Sydney
This is a poor show from Babar as he scored just 126 runs in 3 test matches. Should be dropped now?
what happenedSeriously? Did you not watch the World Cup two months ago?
If you are clear that you have better batsmen ( to perform in SENA countries ) , then by all means drop him .Needs to be dropped now.
It's not that fans expect too much, he is playing like a tailender right now. Acerages in 20s this year. That's Azhar Ali terminal decline territory.
Nah mate, you earn your recall. We have better batsman than 20 averaging no. 4s.
Lets be fair to Babar - I think all the comparisons with the Big 4 didnt help him at all . Honestly there was very little in terms of big match performances , game changing performances , performances in tough conditions to prematurely elevate him to that level . It does seem that he doesnt quite belong to that level .
Now , does that mean pakistan can drop him ? I still dont think so . He is still among the better batsmen in the Pakistan team. Need to persist with him unless you really find some top class players better than him in the Pak domestic setup
So I think Babar is a victim of they hype that was created around him . Everyone must accept that he doesnt belong to the Big 4 level of batters .
Tough love for sure . But can Pak afford to drop him . Do you clearly have better batsmen in challenging conditions ?Babar and his family have actively supported the online social media accounts comparing him to the Big 4 especially Kohli. Ramiz badly spoiled him by giving him unchecked powers as captain. A lot of players in this team need plenty of tough love.
You have to come to terms with reality.If you are clear that you have better batsmen ( to perform in SENA countries ) , then by all means drop him .
Tough love for sure . But can Pak afford to drop him . Do you clearly have better batsmen in challenging conditions ?
He has NOT been out flashing at wide deliveries (like Abdullah Shan Saud)If you are talking about getting rid of Babar after 6-7 tests without a 50- what are you going to do with everybody else.
Babar has looked the most solid out of our batsman on this tour. He has been out flashing to wide deliveries in the series like the rest of our batters and has looked compact.
He has even seen off the most difficult parts of innings where he has come in 0 and 1 for 2 in this game.
Its only a matter of time that he turns this around,
Bro you serious?If you are talking about getting rid of Babar after 6-7 tests without a 50- what are you going to do with everybody else.
Babar has looked the most solid out of our batsman on this tour. He has been out flashing to wide deliveries in the series like the rest of our batters and has looked compact.
He has even seen off the most difficult parts of innings where he has come in 0 and 1 for 2 in this game.
Its only a matter of time that he turns this around,