Amid the ongoing criticism, Pakistan captain Babar Azam also defended youngster Azam Khan,
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan has been on the receiving end of some criticism from fans and former players amid his poor show in the recently-concluded T20I series against England. Azam scored just 11 runs in the two matches that he played, while his glove-work was also questionable as he dropped a few easy catches. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, fans and former selectors have questioned his inclusion in the team. While Azam's performances have not been up to the mark, the experts also suggested that the 25-year-old is out of shape to play at the highest level,
Amid the ongoing criticism, Pakistan captain Babar Azam has
defended the youngster, urging the fans to back him and the other players who
have been selected for the T20 World Cup.
"When we don't select a player, you ask us why we did not select him. And then, when we select him, you ask us why he was selected. We need to back the players who have been selected," Babar said in a press conference,
In the fourth and final T20I at The Oval, Azam looked visibly
dejected during one of the drink breaks, having dropped a few catches. However,
Babar went up to him and consoled the youngster. His gesture has gone viral on
social media.
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