“Babar Azam Has Not Won A Single Match Against India”- Mohammad Hafeez

In the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Mohammad Hafeez attacked Babar Azam harshly following yet another poor batting display. In Sunday's (February 23) India-Pakistan match in Dubai, Babar Azam walked back to the pavilion after edging Hardik Pandya's outside-off delivery behind the wickets to KL Rahul for 23 from 26 balls.

In his heated critique of Babar's performances in high-pressure games, particularly against India on the international scene, Mohammad Hafeez attracted attention following Pakistan's 6-wicket defeat to India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group match on Sunday.

Legends like Shoaib Akhtar, Younis Khan, and Shoaib Malik have left enduring memories with their game-winning exploits against their bitter rivals, but Babar is yet to put up a strong showing for the nation, the former director of the Pakistan cricket team noted.

Tell me one standout performance by Babar Azam: Mohammad Hafeez

Hafeez went one step further, pointing out that despite playing international cricket in all forms for the past ten years, Babar has never won Player of the Series in South Africa, England, New Zealand, or Australia.

Mohammad Hafeez said on PTV Sports: “Babar Azam is a good product of Pakistan, and he is a good player, but tell me about his one Player of the Match performance against India. We always remember Shoaib Akhtar’s performances against India. Younis Khan is a big name when we talk about India-Pakistan matches. Shoaib Malik has also given significant performances against India. Tell me one standout performance by Babar, who has been playing for the last 10 years, against India.”

Pakistan cannot keep depending on players like Babar, who fall short when it counts most, the former all-rounder emphasized.

Babar Azam is no Inzamam ul Haq: Mohammad Hafeez

Hafeez added that the underperforming players will once more turn into heroes during the Pakistan Super League, but that it's time for a reality check and that new players are needed to at least keep Pakistani cricket afloat.

Hafeez further added, “He is not Inzamam-ul-Haq. Inzi Bhai used to win matches for Pakistan in all difficult conditions. Babar has not won a single match against India to date. He has been playing for the past 10 years but has never been Player of the Series in SENA countries. We need to show him the mirror and realize that the players we are banking on are not delivering. It’s time to move on and give opportunities to those waiting in the system.”

Despite going through a difficult time, Babar made history by becoming the fastest hitter from Pakistan to reach 1000 runs in ICC ODI competitions. In the most recent CT 2025 match against India, he achieved this milestone.

With this accomplishment, Babar became just the third batter from Pakistan to reach 1000 runs in ODI ICC competitions, joining the select group of Saeed Anwar and Javed Miandad. Babar became the fastest batter from Pakistan to accomplish this achievement, surpassing Anwar in the process.

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