Babar Azam criticized for tactics in Pakistan's loss to West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Pakistan suffered a 90-run defeat to West Indies in the first Test at Tarouba, marking Babar Azam's return as Test captain. Pakistan struggled with a batting collapse, folding for 120 all out, with Jayden Seales taking five wickets. Criticism aimed at Babar centers on his decision to expose lower-order batters by taking singles, leading to questions about his tactical awareness. Social media backlash has ensued, with fans expressing frustration over the captain's approach under pressure.
- •Pakistan all out for 120 runs in 40.4 overs.
- •Jayden Seales claimed five wickets for West Indies.
- •Babar faced criticism for poor strike rotation tactics.
- •Pakistan trailing 1-0 in the two-match series.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — 'Scared to face WI bowlers, fake king': Babar Azam trolled after Pakistan captain leaves tailender exposed in West Indies defeat
"Babar Azam faces social media backlash for exposing Pakistan tailenders in the 1st Test loss to West Indies.
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