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Basit Ali criticizes Babar Azam following Pakistan series loss to England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:33 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Basit Ali criticizes Babar Azam following Pakistan series loss to England

Summary

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has criticized captain Babar Azam for his recent Test batting performance following a 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s. The loss finalized a 2-0 series victory for England with one match remaining. Babar scored six runs in the second innings after an eight-run performance in the first. Basit questioned the captain's contributions under pressure and noted that Babar has not recorded a Test century since December 2022. Basit also critiqued Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan for their dismissals during the final chase. Pakistan concludes the three-match series with a final Test in Birmingham starting September 9.

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By the Numbers

•England secured the series 2-0 with a 194-run victory at Lord's.
•Babar Azam has not scored a Test century since December 2022.
•Saud Shakeel scored 97 runs before being dismissed late in the chase.
•Ollie Robinson took eight wickets throughout the match for England.
•The third and final Test begins on September 9 at Edgbaston.

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Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali strongly criticized captain Babar Azam following another batting failure. Azam's recent Test performances and lack of centuries drew significant criticism from Ali. Ali questioned Azam's contribution during difficult match situations for the team. Other Pakistan batters, including Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, also faced Ali's sharp critique. Pakistan suffered a significant defeat in the second Test against England, losing the series.
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