Pakistan slams Babar Azam, saying, “Massive Mistake From Our Captain.”
After Pakistan lost to South Africa in the Cricket World Cup 2023, captain Babar Azam came under fire from legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram. After making a strong start to the run chase, South Africa lost wickets in droves, but Pakistan was unable to disrupt Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj’s last wicket partnership. Babar passed the ball to Mohammad Nawaz after the pacers had completed their allotted overs, but Nawaz ultimately let up a vital boundary that sealed the victory for South Africa. After the game, Akram claimed that although people would point the finger at the bowler, Babar, the captain, will ultimately bear the punishment. Babar was seen yelling at Nawaz.
“Towards the conclusion, there were a few errors. It is normal to criticise a team after a loss. Nawaz was handed the last over. Usama Mir had two overs remaining at that point, but I know the entire nation will assault Nawaz. Right then, who was the better bowler? Mir Usama. Who was more likely to use googlies to trick the tail-enders? Usman. Although he didn’t play well in his first three or four overs, he still managed to get you two wickets. Therefore, Usama ought to have bowled that over before Nawaz. The captaincy was good otherwise. He earned wickets by bowling the main bowlers. However, I couldn’t figure out why he gave Nawaz the ball in that particular over.
“Towards the conclusion, there were a few errors. It is normal to criticise a team after a loss. Nawaz was handed the last over. Usama Mir had two overs remaining at that point, but I know the entire nation will assault Nawaz. Right then, who was the better bowler? Mir Usama. Who was more likely to use googlies to trick the tail-enders? Usman. Although he didn’t play well in his first three or four overs, he still managed to get you two wickets. Therefore, Usama ought to have bowled that over before Nawaz. The captaincy was good otherwise. He earned wickets by bowling the main bowlers. However, I couldn’t figure out why he gave Nawaz the ball in that particular over.
His self-assurance was lacking. The ball will always travel down the leg side due to the angle he makes with his release point. Thus, our skipper made a huge error there, he stated on A Sports.
Akram, meanwhile, also emphasised the advantages that Pakistan may get from the game and heaped admiration on Mohammad Wasim and Haris Rauf for their bowling exploits.
“They turned it into a game. Haris bowled with all his heart. It was encouraging to see Wasim have an influence in this match. We’re all aware of his potential, but he wasn’t given many opportunities. He did really well today. He bowled over 140 routinely, but at a faster pace. He gave the South African batters some difficulties with his stroke.”
