When Babar Azam released that the flawless cover left Romario Shepherd at the 19th. The first ODI against West India, it seemed like a short look at the star Pakistan desperately needed. But the heartbreaking, only four exceeded later, the ruthless fee on the Gudakesh Motie track ended with a stump – a careless mistake that became painfully routine.
Pakistan succeeded Scratch with five goals of victoryHe takes the lead 1-0 in the series, but Babar’s failure to turn what looked like a certain left fans in the middle of the century. Once there is an unstoppable force that could accumulate hundreds of will, Babar is now imprisoned in a frustrating cycle of almost Misses and wasted talents.
It has been almost three years since he last recorded the international century against a full nation. His last hundred, in August 2023 against Nepal in Asia Cup, now feels like a distant memory.
Since then, more than 50 shifts have passed without one hundred – as each of them, pressure mounts and questions have grown loudly.
For players who once referred to Friday and the future legend Pakistan, this gap is more than just numbers – it is a painful reminder of the promise of slipping.
Babar is constantly losing the grip
As soon as the Kriket of King T20 is, the absence of Babar Azama from the shortest format in 2025 is shocking and deeply frustrating. Not long ago, Babar stood as a world dough no. 1 T20i, which boasts an average of over 50 years.
It has three centuries of T20i to its name and ranks as the second highest running shooter in the nationwide state T20, as evidenced by its consistency and class. This year, however, did not play a single T20i match.
The silence in the field is deafening. For players who were once considered the most reliable winner of Pakistan, it raises the absence of a painful question. Why was Babar, a proven artist, tailored to his elegance and skill? Fans are left confused and watch a star that is much earlier than expected.
Problems do not end there. Babar’s test point is far from safe. Last year, during the domestic series against England, was dropped – an alarming blow for players that was once considered to be the subsoil of the Pakistani batting line.
It seems that the trust around him is falling apart and the pressure to discover its form has never been greater. What was once secured by the position is now cloudy with uncertainty – and it scores more than any release.
Now or never
The ongoing series against West India is more than just a set of matches for Babar Azama – it is a key opportunity to remind the world why it was once considered the best in the game. Bar is with 19 centuries of ODI and a stunning career diameter of 55.11 has long been the backbone of Pakistani launching. Yet the recent drought – only two centuries in its last 39 shifts – has tested the faith of fans and critics.
His 47-running knocking on Friday showed flashes of brilliance that we know is capable, but also exposed the urgent need to turn promising starts into a large, winning score. This series is Babar’s chance to silence doubts to prove that he is still hungry and dominated by the skill.
A strong performance here does not increase his self -confidence – it will believe again in a player to turn the tide for Pakistan. He follows the cricket world and Babar’s answer could define another chapter of his career.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
August 10, 2025
