Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam, facing a challenging period in his career, has sought solace in faith amidst mounting pressure. On the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Babar shared a message on social media, referencing Prophet Muhammad’s teachings of compassion.
Babar’s post comes during a period of poor form with the bat, following Pakistan’s recent struggles on the international stage. Since the ICC World Cup in India last year, Babar has endured a series of disappointing outings, including scores of 0, 22, 11, and 31 in the recent two-Test series against Bangladesh.
Pakistan’s loss in the series, coupled with Babar’s exclusion from the ICC top 10 rankings for batters for the first time in years, has intensified scrutiny around his leadership and form. This slump follows Pakistan’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, where the team failed to make it past the group stages after consecutive defeats to the USA and India, raising questions about Babar’s captaincy in white-ball cricket.
Amid this turbulence, former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan has offered advice to Babar, urging him to take inspiration from Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli. Younis emphasized that while social media can offer a platform to connect with fans, a cricketer’s real answers come through performance on the field.
“Players should use social media wisely, but their real answers should come through their performances with the bat and ball,” Younis remarked.
Younis encouraged Babar to focus on his fitness and work ethic, noting that these moments of challenge are rare opportunities for growth. Drawing parallels with Kohli, Younis added, “Look at Virat Kohli. He chose to step down from captaincy on his own terms and now he’s breaking records worldwide.”
Babar’s recent struggles have sparked concerns among Pakistan cricket fans and experts. However, the captain remains determined to overcome this challenging phase and regain his form. With the support of his team and the guidance of experienced mentors like Younis Khan, Babar aims to lead Pakistan to future success on the international stage.
