Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has intensified his criticism of captain Babar Azam on the talk show “Haarna Mana Hai,” ridiculing Babar’s “King” status and comparing their T20 World Cup statistics unfavorably. Shehzad accused Babar of hindering young players’ growth to favor his friends in the team, particularly blaming him for mishandling Saim Ayub’s career. Shehzad demanded accountability from Babar amidst Pakistan’s likely elimination from the 2024 T20 World Cup, urging him to acknowledge the team’s failures and apologize for not securing a trophy for Pakistan.
Ahmed Shehzad, a former Pakistan cricketer, has escalated his critique of Babar Azam during an appearance on the talk show “Haarna Mana Hai.” Shehzad’s criticism was particularly scathing, labeling Babar as a “fake king” and drawing unfavorable comparisons between their respective performances in T20 World Cups. He highlighted Babar’s strike rate and his alleged favoritism towards friends in team selection, which Shehzad claimed has undermined Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure.
Shehzad specifically criticized Babar for allegedly neglecting the development of young talents like Saim Ayub, attributing mismanagement to detrimental effects on Ayub’s career trajectory. Shehzad’s remarks underscored deep-seated frustrations within the cricketing community regarding Pakistan’s performance under Babar’s captaincy, especially amidst their precarious position facing potential elimination from the tournament. Calling for accountability, Shehzad urged Babar to acknowledge responsibility for the team’s failures and emphasized the importance of leadership in delivering success on the international stage. His comments have sparked debate and scrutiny, reflecting broader concerns about Pakistan cricket’s future direction and the role of leadership in nurturing talent and achieving competitive success.
