Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has criticized the current batsman Babar Azam for not running under pressure in the ICC tournament.
The men in green have lost two matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup and need to win the remaining matches to secure a place in the Super 8s.
Speaking to a local sports channel, Misbah spoke about Babar’s lack of ability to perform under pressure and the team’s need for him in bigger games.
“Babar Azam is playing his fourth World Cup [as captain]. When the pressure comes, he has to prove himself – you see here, am I better or Virat Kohli better? Babar has to step up and now we are out [of the T20 World Cup], “he said.
The former captain said that performing without playing under pressure is not a big success and no one remembers: “No one considers your performance without pressure. He is a big player who has done a lot, so it is a stepping stone to encourage and inspire your team , but he couldn’t do it,” Misbah said.
Misbah also suggested that the reason for Pakistan’s struggles was Babar’s failure to perform accordingly in the four World Cups he led Pakistan.
Pakistan will take on Canada on June 11 and Ireland on June 16 in the final two matches of the T20 World Cup.
