Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has launched a scathing attack on Babar Azam, questioning whether the Pakistan captain has truly lived up to his reputation. Basit’s remarks come after Pakistan suffered defeat against England in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday.
Pakistan’s batting unit struggled badly to challenge England, with experienced batters failing to play decisive knocks. Basit further asserted that Babar’s performances in challenging conditions do not justify placing him among Pakistan’s greatest-ever cricketers.
"They didn't become great players just like that. I'm not even talking about Sachin Tendulkar. I'm talking about my own countrymen. When you don't do anything in difficult times, what's the point? You're a great player in your fan following. You're a great player in front of social media," Basit Ali said on his YouTube channel.
For Babar it has now almost been four years since he last slammed a Test century. Meanwhile, Basit Ali slammed Babar for not notching up a Test century in a long time.
"When will you do it? I'm talking about Babar [Azam]. I'll take his name. He hasn't scored a (Test) hundred in four years. When will you do it? It's a matter of pain. When the entire country's batting depends on you. At least don't get out by hitting such a shot," he added.