Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Shehzad Slams Babar-Kohli Comparisons Amid Struggles
Former cricketer Ahmed Shehzad thinks comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli is making it harder for Babar.
He says Kohli is a legend and the comparisons add pressure that hurts Babar's performance.
Babar is not doing well recently, and he lost his captain position due to this.
Shehzad feels comparing players is unfair, especially when their performances aren't the same.
Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad criticized comparisons between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli.
Shehzad stated such comparisons added extra pressure on Azam leading to his struggles.
Babar Azam's poor form has led to dropping his captaincy.
Azam has not scored an international hundred since 2023 against Nepal.
Mohammad Rizwan also struggles with a low strike rate.
- Who
- Babar Azam and Ahmed Shehzad.
- What
- Criticism of Babar Azam and comparison to Virat Kohli.
- When
- Recent cricket matches, including the West Indies series.
- Where
- International cricket.
- Why
- Due to poor form and pressure from comparisons.
Comparison of Players
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The effect of comparisons
Comparison of Players
Comparisons create pressure.
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- Key Figure
- Babar Azam
- Critic
- Ahmed Shehzad
- Issue
- Poor form, comparisons to Kohli
Sources
Ahmed Shehzad Discusses Babar Azam's Challenges and Kohli Comparisons
Virat Kohli Held Responsible For Babar Azam's Downfall, Ex-Pakistan Star Makes Shocking Claim
Babar Azam's Flop Show Comes As Major Boost To Rohit Sharma; Indian Captain Only Behind Shubman Gill
Rohit Sharma overtakes Babar Azam to 2nd in ICC ODI batting rankings led by Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli comparisons have affected Babar Azam’s game across formats, says Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad
Virat Kohli dragged into picture for Babar Azam's downfall; ex-Pakistan star says 'it’s unfair and adds extra pressure'
'He Respects His Family...': Babar Azam's Cousin Kamran Akmal Comes up With Vaugue Defense After West Indies Humiliates Pakistan
