Misbah questions Babar Azam’s ability to perform in big matches

Former cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq criticized Pakistan skipper Babar Azam for failing to perform under pressure in ICC tournaments.

Pakistan has lost two games in the ongoing T20 World Cup and needs to win the remaining matches to qualify for the Super 8.

On a local sports channel, Misbah pointed out Babar's inability to deliver in crucial moments.

“Babar Azam is playing his fourth World Cup [as captain]. When the pressure situation comes, he needs to prove himself – this is where you see, am I better, or is Virat Kohli better? Babar had to step up and now we are almost out [of the T20 World Cup]," Misbah said.

Misbah emphasized that achievements without pressure are insignificant and that Babar has failed to lead the team effectively in four World Cups since 2019.

“No one counts your performances without pressure. He is such a big player with lots of performances, so this is the stage to take your team forward and inspire them, but he is unable to do that,” Misbah said.

 “Since 2019, we have three T20 World Cups and one Cricket World Cup, but he could not perform as he should have, which is one of the reasons behind Pakistan’s struggles,” he added.

Pakistan will face Canada on June 11 and Ireland on June 16 in their last two T20 World Cup matches.