'Perhaps it's time for him to..': Shahid Afridi's big verdict on Babar Azam's captaincy after T20 World Cup 2024 exit

Star Pakistan player Babar Azam has been on the target of heavy criticism both for his captaincy and performance with the bat following  ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup 2024. Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi also made a big remark on Babar and said he should probably just focus solely on batting, which is also his true strength.

Shahid Afridi on Babar Azam's captaincy

"Babar has been fortunate to captain in so many World Cups. Perhaps it's time for him to focus solely on his batting, which is his true strength. The team might benefit from a captain with a more aggressive approach in T20 cricket," Afridi told Sama TV

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Virender Sehwag slams Babar Azam

Recently, legendary Indian batter Virender Sehwag also slammed Babar Azam and said he should not be a part of the T20 setup for Pakistan anymore. He also questioned his six-hitting ability and his skills against pacers.

"Babar Azam is not a player who will hit sixes. He only hits sixes when he is set and spinners are operating. I have never seen him using his feet to fast bowlers or hitting sixes over the covers; it’s not his game as he plays safe cricket by hitting on the ground. So, he consistently scores runs and his strike-rate isn’t great," Sehwag told Cricbuzz.

"But as a leader you have to think whether this game is useful for his team. If not, then demote yourself and send someone who can play big shots in the six overs and get the team 50–60 runs. I may sound harsh, but if the captain changes, Babar doesn’t deserve a place in the T20 team. His performances are not as per the demands of today’s T20 cricket," Sehwag added.

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