R Ashwin Launches Scathing Attack on Babar Azam After Shocking Pakistan national cricket team T20 Defeat to India national cricket team
R Ashwin delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan captain Babar Azam following his team’s 61-run defeat to India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Babar managed only 5 runs off 7 balls, failing to adapt to India’s bowling attack, particularly Axar Patel, who dismissed him with a perfectly executed flatter delivery.
R Ashwin Criticizes Babar Azam After T20 World Cup Failure
Former India spinner R Ashwin did not hold back while analyzing Pakistan’s performance against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Speaking on YouTube, Ashwin said Babar Azam has not made necessary improvements in his game despite repeated failures. He highlighted Babar’s dismissal against India, where he attempted a slog shot against a flatter delivery from Axar Patel and was bowled for just 5 runs.
“As an international cricketer, if you see that you are lacking in a specific area, you need to work on it. He has not made a single change to his game. Look at the USA game in 2024. He opened up his shoulder just like this and was caught in the slips. He played the same shot towards thirdman and if he keeps playing this way, he will be dismissed in similar fashion every time,” Ashwin said.
Pakistan’s Tactical Errors Highlighted by Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis also weighed in on the defeat, pointing out tactical shortcomings. Speaking to Star Sports, Younis said that Pakistan effectively lost the game in the first innings once India posted 175 runs. He emphasized India’s smart bowling changes, particularly Suryakumar Yadav giving the new ball to Hardik Pandya upfront and the precision of Jasprit Bumrah, which made Pakistan’s chase extremely difficult.
“When you look at how much spin Pakistani bowlers got, I don’t think they used them as well as India did. But the game was over in the first innings because India scored too many runs,” Younis added, underlining the importance of tactical awareness in high-pressure matches.
India’s Dominant Performance in Group Stage
India secured their third consecutive win in Group A, qualifying for the Super Eight stage, powered by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls and key middle-order contributions. Pakistan now faces a must-win situation against Namibia to keep their Super Eight hopes alive.
The loss highlighted not only Babar Azam’s personal struggles but also broader issues within Pakistan’s strategy, including delayed bowling changes and mismanagement of spin resources. The Indian team, in contrast, executed its plan with precision, dominating both batting and bowling to maintain superiority over their rivals.
Conclusion: Pakistan Must Reassess Strategy
The combination of Ashwin’s critique and Waqar Younis’ tactical observations emphasizes that Pakistan needs urgent improvements in batting technique and game management. With key players like Babar Azam failing to adapt and bowling strategies underutilized, the team faces an uphill battle in the remaining Super Eight fixtures of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Written by 8jjsports.com News Desk | February 4, 2026
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