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‘Who is this superstar?’, his own country against Babar Azam
Samira Vishwas | February 9, 2026 3:24 AM CST

  • Basit Ali insulted Babar Azam
  • A big statement against a Pakistani player
  • Babar Azam is not a superstar

Babar Azam’s poor performances and the controversy surrounding his place in the team have increased. against the Netherlands Babar scored just 15 runs off 18 balls in the match, slowing down Pakistan’s innings. Had it not been for Faheem Ashraf’s 11-ball 29 at the end, Pakistan could have lost the match. Coach Mike Hesson was upset with Babar’s dismissal, leading to speculation that he could be dropped from the next match.

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Basit Ali ridiculed Babur

Former cricketer Basit Ali attacked Babar Azam during a TV show. He said that Babar is fine in ODIs and Tests, but T-20 It is not suitable for Basit also questioned the team management as to why Babar could not negotiate his right batting position. He clearly stated that many other players in the team are better T20 batsmen than Babar.

During the show, Basit Ali said, “If you call Babar Azam a superstar in ODIs or Tests, I can agree. But in T20? How is he a superstar? A batsman who leaves his regular position at No. 4 and can’t even tell the management that he is not a No. 4 player! Doesn’t Babar know that? Players like Shadab, Usman Khan, Nawaz and Fahim are better T20 players than Babar.”

Babar Azam will be dropped

Babar’s T20 career is also in jeopardy as captain Salman Ali Agha has already said that any player can be dropped due to team composition. Steve Smith even refused to give him a strike in the Big Bash League, which Basit Ali cited as proof of Babar’s poor T20 game. Now, all eyes are on the next match against the USA, will Babar be a part of the playing XI? Meanwhile, Babar Azam is more likely to be dropped.

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