In light of Pakistan’s recent cricketing setbacks, veteran bowler Tanveer Ahmed has defended star batsman Babar Azam while also taking aim at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Babar has been the target of harsh criticism as a result of his extended dip in form. His last century came in the Asia Cup on August 30, 2023, against Nepal, and he hasn’t been able to contribute much more since. After Pakistan’s recent 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test match at Rawalpindi, the criticism escalated.
Tanveer Ahmed drew attention to the mounting hostility between the players and the PCB, specifically criticising Mohsin Naqvi, the board chief, for what he believes to be Babar’s unjust treatment.
In the words of the former pacer, Pakistan’s cricketing problems, especially their current losing streak in the World Test Championship cycle, are being blamed on Babar by the board.
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“Looking at social media, it seems that Babar Azam alone has destroyed Pakistan cricket, and the board is not at fault. Khuda ka khoof karo ager paise kamaney ka shok ha tou kuch babar ki tareef bhi karain na k sirf burai kar kay.” Feel some apprehension towards God. He said on X, “If you want to make money, give Babar some appreciation occasionally rather than just criticising him.
Social media par dekh kar aesa lagta ha jaese pakistan cricket sirf babar azam ney he kharab ki ha board ka tou koi kasoor nahi ha kuch khuda ka khoof karo ager paise kamaney ka shok ha tou kuch babar ki tareef bhi karain na k sirf burai kar kay
— Tanveer Says (@ImTanveerA) August 29, 2024
After his memorable 161-run Test innings against New Zealand in December 2022, Azam has only scored 289 runs at an average of just 20.64 in his following 14 innings. Babar’s 0 and 22 scores in the most recent Test match against Bangladesh added fuel to the fire.
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