Babar Azam faces fiery spell from 18-year-old Ubaid Shah; Video goes viral

The Pakistan cricket team has been enduring a turbulent period ever since their shocking exit from the recently concluded T20 World Cup. The dismal performance in the tournament not only drew criticism towards the players but also led to backlash against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from frustrated fans.

Among the players, captain Babar Azam has faced the most criticism for his poor form and questionable on-field decisions. Once ranked as the No. 1 ODI batter in the ICC rankings, Babar failed to lead his team past the group stage of the World Cup. This failure led to intense scrutiny from angry fans and veteran cricketers, who have questioned his ability to lead the team and his match awareness.

To add to his woes, a video of Babar struggling against a young pacer in the nets has gone viral on social media. The bowler seen in the video is Ubaid Shah, the 18-year-old brother of Babar’s Pakistan teammate Naeem Shah. The video has further fueled the debate over Babar’s performance and future as captain.

With the stakes high, Babar faces significant pressure to return to form and solidify his position both as a captain and a player in the Pakistan XI.

In the midst of this turmoil, legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi has commented that Babar has been given ample opportunities and should now acknowledge his shortcomings and plan his future accordingly.

Pakistan is set to play a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting in Rawalpindi on August 21.