In the age of social media, even the slightest dip in form can spark wild rumors, and for Babar Azam, the stakes have never been higher. The Pakistan cricket star, who has been struggling to find his rhythm on the field, is now facing a new challenge off it.
The relentless trolling, derogatory memes, and retirement rumors have become a regular part of Babar’s social media experience. It seems as though the digital world has turned its back on him during what might be the toughest phase of his career.
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Retirement Rumors
Babar’s recent struggles with the bat have given rise to rumors on social media about his retirement. Following his disappointing performances in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, where he managed just 31 and 11 in the second Test in Rawalpindi, the internet exploded with rumors of his retirement.
Some parody accounts of Babar Azam uploaded retirement posts, crafted to mimic the language of a real announcement, quickly went viral, misleading fans and stirring confusion.
One such post gained significant traction, thanks to its strategic timing and presentation. As if that wasn’t enough, another post appeared just hours later, this time from an account with a larger following and an X premium subscription, amplifying the impact.
The parody account mocked Babar, accusing him of preparing batting-friendly pitches during his tenure as Test captain to boost his own stats—a cruel jab at a player already struggling with confidence.
A Forgettable Year For Babar Azam
The past 12 months have been the toughest of Babar Azam’s career. His form has dipped across all formats, with numbers that are far below the high standards he’s set for himself.
After a disappointing ODI World Cup in India, where Pakistan failed to make an impact, Babar lost his ODI captaincy. His batting stats tell the story of a player in crisis: just 190 runs in 10 Test innings at an average of 19, and an ODI average that has plummeted to 34.
His T20I stats aren’t much better. While his average of 38 might look respectable, it wasn’t enough to carry Pakistan through the T20 World Cup, where they were knocked out in the group stages after a shock loss to the USA.
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Babar’s struggles were evident during Pakistan’s tour of Australia, where he scored just 126 runs at an average of 21. His form didn’t improve in the T20 series in England, and even in the T20 World Cup, his low strike rate of 101.66 drew sharp criticism despite a decent average of 40.66.
Despite the relentless pressure and harsh criticism, Babar Azam remains determined to find his way back to form. His focus is now on the upcoming series against England, where he hopes to silence his critics and remind the world why he was once considered one of the best batsmen in the game.
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