“Babar Azam playing Test Cricket”, fans troll the Pakistan skipper for his slow knock in the 3rd ODI against Afghanistan.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the experienced duo of Pakistan’s cricket team, encountered a significant challenge during the third ODI against Afghanistan at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on August 26th.Amidst a match where the pitch didn’t favor fluent stroke play, Babar and Rizwan took the spotlight, guiding Pakistan to a score of 52/2 in nearly 13 overs. However, Afghanistan’s pacers managed to slow down their progress, leading to an unusual sequence for Babar, who played 14 consecutive dot deliveries, a departure from his typical fluent style.
As the Pakistan inning approached the 30-over mark with a score of 103/2, the pair changed their approach. Rizwan, especially, executed well-timed shots, enabling both batsmen to achieve their respective half-centuries. This strategic shift set Pakistan on a path to achieve a competitive total.
Despite their efforts, the duo faced scrutiny from fans on X (formerly Twitter) for their slower-paced innings. While these reactions were somewhat expected, they highlighted the intense level of observation that modern cricketers are subject to, even in the midst of a challenging match.
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