Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Shoaib Akhtar Criticises Babar Azam After Pakistan’s Test Series Loss
Pakistan lost its three-match Test cricket series against England.
Former player Shoaib Akhtar blamed captain Babar Azam’s leadership and decision-making.
He also said Babar was struggling in his own batting.
In the final Test, Pakistan had a difficult first innings and scored only 133 runs.
England then scored 453 runs.
Later, Pakistan fought back and reached 297 for five wickets by tea on the third day.
Babar helped by scoring 76 runs from 103 balls.
His innings included 11 fours and the only six Pakistan hit in the match.
Shoaib Akhtar criticised Babar Azam’s captaincy after Pakistan lost its three-match Test series to England.
Akhtar said Babar’s personality was visible in his captaincy, decision-making and performances.
Pakistan was dismissed for 133 before England made 453 in the Edgbaston Test.
On the third day, Pakistan reached 297/5 at tea while showing greater resistance.
Babar scored 76 from 103 balls, including 11 fours and Pakistan’s only six of the match.
- Who
- Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticised Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
- What
- Akhtar criticised Babar’s captaincy and performances after Pakistan lost its three-match Test series to England.
- When
- The comments came while Pakistan was playing the third and final Test; Pakistan had already lost the series.
- Where
- The match was being played at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
- Why
- Akhtar said Babar’s personality was reflected in his leadership, decision-making and game, which he described as struggling badly.
Akhtar’s Criticism
Babar’s On-Field Response
Leadership and form
Akhtar’s Criticism
Shoaib Akhtar said Babar Azam’s personality was evident in his captaincy, decision-making and game, and that he was struggling badly.
Babar’s On-Field Response
Babar responded on the field during Pakistan’s fightback, scoring 76 runs and helping the team reach 297/5 at tea on the third day.
Pakistan’s performance
Akhtar’s Criticism
Pakistan had already lost the series and was dismissed for 133 before England scored 453.
Babar’s On-Field Response
Despite the difficult position, Pakistan showed resistance in the final Test and held its own during the later innings.
- Series result
- Pakistan lost the three-match Test series to England.
- Critic
- Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar.
- Captain criticised
- Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam.
- Pakistan first innings
- Pakistan was dismissed for 133.
- England score
- England made 453.
- Pakistan score at tea
- Pakistan reached 297/5 on the third day.
- Babar’s score
- Babar Azam scored 76 off 103 balls, with 11 fours and one six.