Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Basit Ali Criticizes Babar Azam’s Social Media Stardom
Babar Azam played one Test in the series against Pakistan’s opponents.
In that match, he scored eight runs in one innings and six in the other.
Pakistan also lost the game by 194 runs.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali was unhappy with Babar’s performance.
He said Babar is treated as a great player by his fans on social media.
Basit argued that being a great player also means performing when matches are difficult.
He said Babar and other players must show what they can do under pressure.
Basit mentioned Sachin Tendulkar while discussing great cricketers.
The comments were made on the YouTube program The Game Plan.
Babar Azam scored eight and six in the Lord’s Test.
Pakistan lost the match by 194 runs.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Babar’s performances.
Basit said Babar is a great player mainly among social-media followers.
Basit argued that players must perform during difficult times.
- Who
- Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
- What
- Basit said Babar had failed to perform in difficult circumstances and was mainly a great player among social-media followers.
- When
- During the ongoing series, after the Test at Lord’s.
- Where
- The criticized match was played at Lord’s; Basit made his comments on YouTube’s The Game Plan.
- Why
- Babar scored eight and six, while Pakistan lost the match by 194 runs.
Basit Ali’s Criticism
Babar Azam’s Standing
Performance versus reputation
Basit Ali’s Criticism
Basit Ali said Babar’s social-media popularity does not make him a great player, especially when he does not perform in difficult times.
Babar Azam’s Standing
Babar is described as a star with substantial fan following, although the article does not provide a direct response from him.
- Player criticized
- Babar Azam
- Critic
- Basit Ali, former Pakistan cricketer
- Test played
- The second Test at Lord’s
- Babar’s scores
- Eight and six
- Match result
- Pakistan lost by 194 runs
- Platform
- YouTube program The Game Plan