There are a lot of challenges that the pakistan cricket team is going through and have been facing those challenges for a quite a long time now. Whether those challenges are a slow starts in the powerplay, Pakistan has the fourth-worst scoring rate (5.1) and the second-worst boundary percentage (58.04%) in the first 10 overs of the innings.
Second is babar Azams Form: Babar azam the skipper of pakistan cricket team hasn’t been performing as he should in any of the bigger events. He just managed to score 157 run in 2023 worldcup and 140 in 2024 t20 worldcup with quite a lower strikerate. Which is detrimental for any team.
But Why People are so blindly fond of Babar Azam.
Let me tell you
Babar Azam’s popularity extends beyond his recent form. Here are some reasons why people still admire him:
Consistency in the Past:
Babar has been remarkably consistent in the past, scoring runs across formats.
His elegant batting style and ability to play both pace and spin have won fans over.
Captaincy Role:
Babar is the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, which automatically puts him in the spotlight.
Fans hope he can lead the team to success, even during challenging times.
BUT BUT BUT, these are the fanboys the kids who just started watching cricket. They don’t know what the other captains and teams are doing? I'm saying this because I never seen babar playing like the star that his fandom believes he is in any of the big events.
Babar Azam’s lack of significant impact in major tournaments has indeed been a concern for Pakistan cricket. Let’s explore this further:
World Cup Performances:
In ICC Cricket World Cups, Babar’s performances haven’t matched the expectations set by his talent.
His average in World Cups is lower than his overall ODI average, which is disappointing for fans.
Consistency in high-pressure games is crucial, and Babar hasn’t consistently delivered on that stage.
Babar’s inability to convert starts into big scores during crucial knockout matches has cost Pakistan.
In knockout games, players like Babar need to step up and play match-winning innings.
Pakistan has been fortunate to witness legendary cricketers like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Inzamam-ul-Haq who excelled in World Cups.
Fans naturally compare Babar to these icons, and his performances fall short in that context.
Some people would ask me to look at his win percentage, for those people I'm saying this again:
Win percentage is irrelevant when you look at the opposition. New Zealand without Boult, Southee, Ferguson and Santner. Australia without Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood and more. Also includes games against the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. Plus the England C team.
He isn't a great captain, but I wouldn't say he's the worst. He's just pretty average as a captain and as a player as well. He is not good enough to be compared with the players like kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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