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Pakistan Net Bowler Cleans Up Babar Azam, Internet Stunned. Watch

Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam is under pressure to perform following his nation's embarrassing group stage exit from Champions Trophy 2025, held on home soil. Babar flattered to deceive during the Champions Trophy, showing promise but failing to help Pakistan win a single match as they finished last in Group A. Now, as he prepares for Pakistan's ODI series against New Zealand, a video of him in practice has gone viral. In the video, Babar is being dismissed by a net bowler during a practice match.

"Cancel Their Central Contract": Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam Blasted In Explosive Rant

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Sikander Bakht blasted Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for not participating in the National T20 Cup which is organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Both star players were not included in the squad for the T20I series against New Zealand following Pakistan's disastrous show in the Champions Trophy 2025. However, the duo decided to opt out of the national tournament - a move that resulted in a lot of criticism. Bakht asked PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to be 'strict' with the star batters and stop the central contracts of these players.

PCB Told To Revoke Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan's Central Contracts: "They Get Rs 60 Lakh"

Former Pakistan pacer Sikandar Bakht has lashed out at captain Mohammad Rizwan and other top cricketers for refusing to playing the National T20 Championship. This comes after Rizwan opted to play club cricket rather than participate in the National T20 Cup. Bakht feels the players are employees of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and they should participate in every competition organised by the board. The cricketer-turned-commentator added that the players are not being paid Rs 60 lakh per month to play club cricket.

Inzamam-ul-Haq's Blunt Take Amid Jibes On '90s Stars': "Pakistan Cricket Would Lose..."

Former national team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concern over the constant decline in Pakistan cricket and attributed it to the mistakes made by those running the game in the country. Inzamam told the media in Lahore that there had been a rapid decline in the performance of the national team in the last two years. "We are not working in the right direction and making the wrong calls in many areas," he said. The former chief selector warned that the team would continue to spiral downwards if there is no planning and execution. He blamed frequent changes in the team's management, coaches, and players for the chaotic situation.

"Keep Mouths Shut": Pakistan Great Tears Into Ex Stars For Degrading Babar Azam

The cricketing affairs in Pakistan have gone from bad to worse over the last couple of years. Changes in leadership, management, coaches and even selectors haven't shown any signs of progression. In fact, the musical chairs system in Pakistan cricket has destabilised the careers of many, including the country's biggest cricketing talent Babar Azam. Over the last couple of years, Babar's form has hit rock-bottom and the player has twice been stripped of captaincy responsibilities too. Even after Pakistan's early Champions Trophy exit, Babar's performances were singled out by many former stars.

After Champions Trophy Flop Show, Babar Azam Skips Major Tournament In Pakistan

Dropped from the Pakistan T20 squad for the series in New Zealand, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has decided to skip the National T20 Championship. Babar, Muhammad Rizwan and fast bowler Naseem Shah were all dropped for the five-match T20 series starting March 16 in Christchurch, but have been retained for the three ODIs against New Zealand. While announcing the team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had indicated that Babar, Rizwan, Naseem, who are all centrally contracted players, would be taking part in the National T20 in Faisalabad starting this week.

Pakistan Great Rips Into Babar Azam's Father Over 'Insulting Post' After Champions Trophy

The absence of Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam from the nation's T20I series against New Zealand rose a few eyebrows. Even Pakistan's white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan wasn't picked for the assignment, triggering intense chatter on social media. Even Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique took to social media to share his views on his son's omission from the shortest format side. Though Siddique shared his son's exclusion in a positive manner, he did fire a warning to the country's legendary cricketers who have been criticising the star cricketer for his below-par performances.

Babar Azam's Father Slams PCB, Critics Over New Zealand T20Is Snub: "Hint Is Enough..."

Pakistan cricket team batter Babar Azam was dropped for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand following a disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. The batter was unable to score big as his side crashed out of the group stage without winning a single match. As a result, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) went for a complete overhaul and dropped both Babar and Mohammad Rizwan. Babar's performances were also slammed by both fans as well as critics with Shoaib Akhtar even calling him a 'fraud'. Amidst the criticism, Babar's father - Azam Siddique - has slammed both PCB and the critics for their constant comments and also backed Babar to bounce back and perform well in the T20 format.

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Pakistan Net Bowler Cleans Up Babar Azam, Internet Stunned. Watch

"Cancel Their Central Contract": Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam Blasted In Explosive Rant

PCB Told To Revoke Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan's Central Contracts: "They Get Rs 60 Lakh"

Inzamam-ul-Haq's Blunt Take Amid Jibes On '90s Stars': "Pakistan Cricket Would Lose..."

"Keep Mouths Shut": Pakistan Great Tears Into Ex Stars For Degrading Babar Azam

After Champions Trophy Flop Show, Babar Azam Skips Major Tournament In Pakistan

Pakistan Great Rips Into Babar Azam's Father Over 'Insulting Post' After Champions Trophy

Babar Azam's Father Slams PCB, Critics Over New Zealand T20Is Snub: "Hint Is Enough..."