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Babar Azam Under Intense Scrutiny: Akhtar Doubts T20 Format Fit, Hafeez Questions His Presence
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Babar Azam Under Fire: Akhtar Questions T20 Suitability, Hafeez Asks 'Why Is He Playing?'
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22-02-2026, 10:57
Babar Azam Under Fire: Akhtar Questions T20 Suitability, Hafeez Asks 'Why Is He Playing?'
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Babar Azam faces intense criticism from former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez.
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Shoaib Akhtar suggests T20 might not be Babar's format and advises playing him in the first six overs if he must play.
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Criticism intensified after Babar's poor performance against India in the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring only 5 runs.
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Mohammad Hafeez quoted coach Mike Hesson's confusing statement about Babar's batting limitations, questioning his inclusion.
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Pakistan progressed to Super 8 despite mixed performances, with their first Super 8 match against New Zealand washed out.
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