PAK vs NZ: Former Pakistani Players Have An Issue With Babar Azam, Says Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif claims that several former national team players have a problem with Babar Azam and the power he holds in cricket within the country.

Azam has faced criticism for several aspects of his game and captaincy ever since he was given the reigns of the Pakistan National Cricket Team. Rashid believes that such criticisms might not be in good faith.

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According to him, several “superstar” cricketers have shown their discontent towards Babar and want to remove him from captaincy

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Latif recently told this to a local media house –

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“I believe the issue at hand is not Babar Azam’s captaincy, but rather his power. There seems to be an issue between Babar and some former superstar cricketers in Pakistan, who have resorted to involving their own associates with the board to strip him of his captaincy.”

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Rashid Latif has also backed Babar Azam, praising the ICC no.1 ODI batter. He says that despite his batting and wins as captain, some individuals will always find flaws in him.

“The individuals attempting to oust Babar from captaincy must desist, for he is simply unremovable. His exquisite technique, judicious shot selection, and impeccable balance on the pitch has ensured that,” he said.

Babar Azam smashes ton in a dominant victory over New Zealand

Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam has scored a century in the 2nd T20I of the ongoing five-match series against New Zealand. His side won the match by 38 runs

New Zealand are touring the Asian nation for a 5-match T20I and a 5-match ODI series. Pakistan are currently 2-0 up in the T20 series.

After a comprehensive 88-run victory in the 1st match, with bowlers to credit for bowling out the opposition for 94, the second match belonged to the Pakistani batters, especially Babar Azam with his unbeaten 101-off-58.

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Babar Azam and Pakistan will look to continue their dominant form at home ahead of the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup later this year.

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