Former Pakistan cricketer slams Babar Azam's captaincy, calls him 'weak'

Pakistan's early exit from the World Cup group stage has led to widespread criticism of the players, with captain Babar Azam bearing the brunt of the blame. Former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif has labeled Babar a "weak captain."

Not only in the T20 World Cup but also in the ODI World Cup, Pakistan's performance under Babar's leadership was dismal. The team failed to reach the semi-finals and even faced a defeat against Afghanistan. Babar stepped down from the captaincy under the weight of failure but was reinstated before the T20 World Cup.

The results were evident to all: losses to the United States and India, and failure to advance to the Super Eight. Rashid Latif has raised questions about Babar's leadership due to the team's consistent failures under his captaincy.

"It was a mistake to remove Babar from the captaincy after the ODI World Cup. Shaheen was made captain in his place, but Babar's second tenure as captain appeared weak. He looked frail, and the team shouldn't have been formed this way," said Latif.

Latif believes that it would be a significant mistake if Babar doesn't step down from the captaincy. "Babar didn't fight in the T20 World Cup. His biggest mistake was accepting the captaincy again. If he continues as captain, it will be an even bigger mistake. He has become distant from the game," he said.

In this T20 World Cup, Babar Azam scored 122 runs in 4 matches, averaging 40.66.

Latif's comments reflect a growing sentiment among fans and critics alike, questioning the decisions made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the future direction of the team under Babar's leadership.