T20 World Cup: How Babar Azam went from ‘King’ to ‘match ka mujrim’

 Once hailed as Pakistan’s next batting great, Babar Azam now finds himself under intense scrutiny. Despite towering career numbers, his poor strike rate, powerplay struggles, and inability to adapt to modern T20 demands have eroded his aura. As Pakistan rethink roles and combinations, Babar’s place, purpose, and future in the format hang in the balance. Once hailed as Pakistan’s next batting great, Babar Azam now finds himself under intense scrutiny. Despite towering career numbers, his poor strike rate, powerplay struggles, and inability to adapt to modern T20 demands have eroded his aura. As Pakistan rethink roles and combinations, Babar’s place, purpose, and future in the format hang in the balance.