Following Pakistan’s ODI series loss to the West Indies, former cricketer Basit Ali has heavily criticized Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. He specifically targeted their performances in the last two matches, which contributed to Pakistan’s defeat. Ali suggested that the two players should focus on advertising, as they are not performing up to their initial career standards. The final match saw Pakistan collapse, scoring only 92 runs in under 30 overs. Babar Azam scored nine runs, while Mohammad Rizwan failed to score. Ali’s criticism was sharp, suggesting they don’t listen to coaches. Across the three matches, Babar Azam had an average of 18.66 and a strike rate of 62.22, scoring 56 runs. Mohammad Rizwan scored 69 runs, with an average of 23 and a strike rate of 63.88. Their form in ODI cricket has been a cause for concern.
