Indian, Australian And England Legend Support Babar Azam: Babar Azam is probably going through the worst phase of his career these days. He has been dropped from the remaining two matches of the three-match Test series being played against England. As soon as Babar was dropped, there was panic not only in Pakistan but also in the cricket world. Former veteran players of India, Australia and England were seen coming out in support of Babar.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan called the decision to drop Babar stupid. Mike Vaughan wrote on On top of that, it’s a stupid decision unless he asks for a break.
So Pakistan haven’t won in a while .. Go 1 nil down in the series and decide to drop the best player in @babarazam258 .. I guess Pakistan cricket is full of surprises but this tops the lot .. absolutely stupid decision .. unless he has asked for a break !!!
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 13, 2024
Former Indian cricket team batsman Akash Chopra also supported Babar. He said that only the all time great (GOAT) was cut. Further, the former Indian batsman mentioned that Babar did not score a century in the last 18 innings of the Test. However, despite this, Aakash Chopra said that excluding Babar is not a solution to the problem because he will not be able to regain his form by sitting outside the field.
Former Australian batsman Brad Hogg was also seen supporting Babar. He said that there is no point in comparing Babar’s bad form with Kohli’s bad form.
Australia A team named. It would be no surprise to see Konstas end up opening and all rounder Beau Webster fit in the middle order for the 1st Test match against India. Youth up front and first class experience in the middle. #AUSvIND
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) October 14, 2024
Former Pakistani batsman Saeed Anwar was also seen supporting Babar. He wrote on X, “This too shall pass, stay strong Babar Azam son. This is happening in everyone’s career, you will bounce back.”
This too shall pass, Stay strong Babar Azam Beta. This has been happening in anybody’s career, you will bounce back INSHAHALLAH. https://t.co/5BSSNW4aXI
— Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar) October 13, 2024
Apart from this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali also supported Babar Azam as well as Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali said, “The selection committee said that these three players have been rested, which was the right way to say it. It is very wrong to say that they have been dropped. If they say If he is dropped, it will be a rape of cricket and there will be ups and downs in the future also.
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