India Media Criticizes Pakistan for Dropping Babar Azam from Asia Cup

The decision to drop Pakistan’s former captain and star batsman Babar Azam from the Asia Cup squad has not only shocked cricket fans in Pakistan but has also sparked debates in Indian media.

Vikrant Gupta, a well-known Indian sports journalist, criticized this decision strongly in a video that went viral on social media. He said that Pakistan cricket has weakened itself by sidelining its biggest strength.

Vikrant Gupta questioned the rationale behind this decision, asking, “Which extraordinary player in Pakistan cricket justifies dropping Babar Azam from the squad?” He argued that claiming Babar has been given “rest” is just an excuse to hide the truth. According to him, this is not just a loss for Babar, but a failure of the entire Pakistani cricket system.

The journalist further explained that Pakistan’s cricket structure has failed to give Babar the confidence that a world-class batsman needs. “Babar did not lose just to his own game; he lost because of the whole system,” he said. “No one told him, ‘Babar, go out and score freely, we are behind you.’”

Vikrant added that Babar Azam is among the few Pakistani players who have proven their world-class talent internationally. However, in his own country, he has not received the support and confidence he deserves. According to him, Pakistan cricket should build a strong team around its best players instead of making decisions that put extra pressure on them.

The absence of Babar Azam has already raised questions about the announced Asia Cup squad. Cricket fans and analysts on social media are actively debating the decision, with many expressing concern about the impact on Pakistan’s chances in the tournament.

Some critics argue that Pakistan’s management should focus on nurturing and supporting top players like Babar, instead of making controversial decisions that might weaken team morale. Others believe that such moves could affect the team’s performance in a high-stakes tournament like the Asia Cup, where strong leadership and batting talent are crucial.

Overall, the debate continues as fans wait to see how Pakistan cricket performs without its star batsman and whether the team management can justify this surprising decision.

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