Called 'Traitor' For Criticising Babar Azam, Ex-Pakistan Star Livid After Slow Knock vs NZ: "Isn't Nation First"
Babar Azam bore the brunt after Pakistan's 60-run loss against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025. After Pakistan bowlers conceded 320/5 in 50 overs, the onus was on the likes of Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam to lead the tough chase. Instead Pakistan lost the momentum right at the start as they scored just 22/2 in the first 10 overs. Babar Azam was particularly slow scoring 12* (27b) in that duration. In 15 overs, Pakistan reached 49/2 with Babar on 22* (37b) and in 20 overs, they scored just 66/2. The run-scoring pace only picked up when Salman Agha came to the crease.


