“If he scores more than 30”- Former Pakistan cricketers joke about Babar Azam ahead of India match in T20 World Cup 2026
Former Pakistani crickters like Mohammad Amir said he would think about coming out of retirement if Babar Azam scores more than 30 runs and leads Pakistan to victory over India with a high strike rate. Read the complete news here.
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Pakistan batter Babar Azam is facing strong criticism from former cricketers before the big India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026. Rashid Latif, Mohammad Amir, and Ahmed Shehzad have questioned his impact in the T20 format.
Many people are concerned about his strike rate and his record in high-pressure matches against India. These doubts have come up again after his average start in the tournament. Babar struggled in Pakistan’s first match against the Netherlands but showed slight improvement in the next game against the USA.
During a talk show, Ahmed Shehzad tried to make the situation lighter with a bold statement. He said he would give food to the entire audience if Babar plays a match-winning innings against India.
“If Babar Azam, God willing, wins the game for Pakistan, the treat is on me,” Shehzad said, as quoted by Odisha.tv.
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Amir Responds to Retirement Joke on Live Show
During the show, the host jokingly said that Mohammad Amir should come out of retirement if Babar Azam leads Pakistan to a win over India with a strike rate of 160 or more. Amir gave a careful reply. He said he would think about it, but only if Babar scores more than 30 runs in that match.
Babar’s Record and Team Performance
Babar’s record against India in T20Is is average. In five matches, he has scored 105 runs at an average of 26.25 and a strike rate of 128.05. His best knock came in the 2021 T20 World Cup when he scored 68 runs. After that innings, his scores against India in T20 World Cups have been 10, 14, 0, and 13.
In the current tournament, Pakistan first beat the Netherlands by three wickets. They then won by 32 runs against the USA. On the other hand, India started their campaign with a 29-run win over the USA. They will next face Namibia on February 12 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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