Pakistan coach Mike Hesson questioned Babar Azam’s strike rate ahead of the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against New Zealand, while gloomy weather forecasts in Colombo raise concerns for the upcoming matches.

Despite Pakistan advancing to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup, former captain Mohammad Yousuf has harshly criticized Babar Azam's batting technique.

Babar Azam faced online backlash and memes after being demoted in the batting order and not getting a chance to bat during Pakistan's T20 World Cup match against Namibia.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has publicly criticized senior players, including his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam, calling for their exclusion from the team following a 61-run defeat.

Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson refutes claims that dropping Shaheen Afridi and demoting Babar Azam were direct reactions to their loss against India.

Batting great Babar Azam was shifted down the batting order for Pakistan’s final T20 World Cup group game against Namibia due to his slow scoring rate, according to Mike Hesson.

Afghanistan secured a decisive 82-run victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, while former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf criticized Babar Azam's performance in the tournament.

Sahibzada Farhan, known for challenging Babar Azam and a documentary on hitting sixes off Bumrah, achieved a T20 World Cup century against Namibia.

Pathum Nissanka's century secured Sri Lanka's Super Eight spot, while Afghanistan's team navigates emotional and on-field pressures at the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson denied that dropping Shaheen Afridi and demoting Babar Azam were direct reactions to their loss against India, calling it a 'paradigm shift'.

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has commented on Babar Azam’s powerplay strike rate and a reported rift with Salman Agha ahead of their Super Eight clash against New Zealand.

Sahibzada Farhan's approach despite a maiden T20I century and Babar Azam's demotion against Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026 have drawn criticism and led to a storm of memes online.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has called for the removal of senior players, including his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam, following a significant 61-run defeat.

Following a poor performance against India, Pakistan's cricket team is reportedly considering benching senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for their upcoming T20 World Cup match against Namibia.