Delhi: Pakistan’s journey ended in a disappointing manner in the Champions Trophy 2025. The hosts could not win a single match, and their last group match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
Star batsman Babar Azam had to face the most criticism for the team’s poor performance. He was seen struggling against New Zealand, while despite a good start against India, he could not play a long innings. Many fans and experts of Pakistan cricket regarding his recent form are considering him as a major reason for the failure of the team.
However, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt supported Babur and appealed to the fans to stand with him in this difficult time.
Salman Butt’s support
Speaking to GNN HD News, Batt said, “Babur’s Test average is 44.5, including 9 centuries and 26 half -centuries. His average in ODIs is 56.72, with 19 centuries and 32 half -centuries. Their average in T20 is 41 and the strike rate is 129. In the last 20 years, no batsman of Pakistan has been able to cross these figures. The players who are calling themselves match-winners, add them to how many matches they have won. If you want to compare, do it correctly. “
‘Babur Pakistan’s best batsman’
Salman Batt replied to critics and said, “Talk rationally. We have no players like Virat Kohli or Kane Williamson. Babur Kohli is not, but he is the best batsman for us. When he was scoring runs, everyone was praising him, now that he is struggling, he needs support. “
He said, “Every player has a bad phase in his career. Kohli also went through a bad form, but he is such a great player that during that time he continued to score half -centuries. He was accompanied by players like Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, who used to support the team in difficult times. Who is like this with Babur? “
Related news
(Tagstotranslate) Babar Azam (T) ICC champions trophy 2025