'Please Leave Captaincy': Shoaib Malik's Harsh Words For Babar Azam Post-India Loss
The T20 World Cup 2024 has become a nightmare for the Pakistan cricket team . Following a shocking defeat to the USA, the team also lost to arch-rivals India , drawing endless criticism for the captain and team management. Former Pakistan players and captains have launched a barrage of criticism at Babar Azam & Co, calling for sweeping changes in the team and leadership.
Pakistan displayed an impressive bowling performance, dismissing India for a meager 119 in 19 overs. During their chase, Pakistan seemed comfortably placed, but the men in blue staged an extraordinary comeback, restricting Pakistan to 113/7, securing their second consecutive win in the tournament.
The defeat has enraged the Pakistan cricket community, with several former players demanding Babar’s removal as captain. Veteran all-rounder and former captain Shoaib Malik strongly criticized Babar Azam, urging him to "leave captaincy ."
“I have been saying for a long time, please leave captaincy. You are a class player, and you will only be able to show your class when you do not have additional responsibilities on you. If Babar stays away from captaincy, it will be good for him,” Shoaib Malik said on Ten Sports.
“People keep talking about Babar and Rizwan’s strike rates, so you brought in Saim Ayub,” Malik said.
“Yesterday, it was a 120 chase, why were you trying to improve your strike rate? The platform was set in every manner. If as a leader and a batter, your brain doesn’t kick in, in these sorts of situations, when will it? I am forced to say today that the core of this team, in the T20I format, I think we have to stop backing them,” Malik added.
Malik also questioned Rizwan’s approach with the bat against India in the 120-run chase.
“I didn’t understand that shot from Rizwan. They brought back their main bowler to pick up a wicket and Rizwan has been playing for so long and captaining in PSL. He should be familiar with the situation and put up his hand and say this is my match,” he said.
Pakistan displayed an impressive bowling performance, dismissing India for a meager 119 in 19 overs. During their chase, Pakistan seemed comfortably placed, but the men in blue staged an extraordinary comeback, restricting Pakistan to 113/7, securing their second consecutive win in the tournament.
The defeat has enraged the Pakistan cricket community, with several former players demanding Babar’s removal as captain. Veteran all-rounder and former captain Shoaib Malik strongly criticized Babar Azam, urging him to "leave captaincy ."
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“I have been saying for a long time, please leave captaincy. You are a class player, and you will only be able to show your class when you do not have additional responsibilities on you. If Babar stays away from captaincy, it will be good for him,” Shoaib Malik said on Ten Sports.
“People keep talking about Babar and Rizwan’s strike rates, so you brought in Saim Ayub,” Malik said.
“Yesterday, it was a 120 chase, why were you trying to improve your strike rate? The platform was set in every manner. If as a leader and a batter, your brain doesn’t kick in, in these sorts of situations, when will it? I am forced to say today that the core of this team, in the T20I format, I think we have to stop backing them,” Malik added.
Malik also questioned Rizwan’s approach with the bat against India in the 120-run chase.
“I didn’t understand that shot from Rizwan. They brought back their main bowler to pick up a wicket and Rizwan has been playing for so long and captaining in PSL. He should be familiar with the situation and put up his hand and say this is my match,” he said.
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