
Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal criticized Babar Azam's performance in Pakistan's recent ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match against England, highlighting his own 94-run innings in the 2014 tournament. Akmal shared a comparison on Instagram, pointing to Babar's 25 runs off 24 balls at a strike rate of 104.17 during a crucial game Pakistan lost. Following defeats, Pakistan's semi-final chances have diminished, and fans have expressed disappointment with several players' performances.
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