Pakistan Test cricketer Ahmed Shehzad strongly criticised former captain Babar Azam after his disappointing performance in the high-voltage clash against India during the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

Taking to the social media platform X, Shehzad directly questioned Babar Azam’s approach and form, suggesting that Babar Azam failed to deliver in a match where the team needed him the most.

He further said that Babar Azam’s latest setback could become a defining moment in his T20 career, as pressure continues to grow around Babar Azam and his performances in the shortest format.

Ahmed Shehzad wrote in a post on X, “Babar gone once again. Maybe it was his last dance to prove his worth in this format.”

Babar Azam has struggled to deliver impactful performances in the ongoing tournament. Babar Azam scored 15 runs against the Netherlands in Pakistan’s campaign opener and then made 46 off 32 deliveries against the USA.

However, Babar Azam failed to convert his start into a big score in the crucial match against India.

In T20Is against India, Babar Azam has played six matches, scoring 110 runs at an average of 22 and a strike rate of 123.59, including one half-century.

Pakistan loses by 61 runs

Pakistan chased a target of 176 but struggled under severe pressure. At the time of filing this report, Pakistan had slipped to 73-5 in 11 overs, with Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan batting at the crease.

Hardik Pandya dismissed Sahibzada Farhan for a duck, while Jasprit Bumrah removed Saim Ayub for six and Salman Ali Agha for four.

Usman Khan led Pakistan’s scoring with 44 off 34 balls, smashing six fours and a six.