Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has voiced strong support for former skipper Babar Azam, calling out critics for their personal attacks against the cricketer. Taking to X, Amir expressed his anger over the negative comments aimed at his T20I teammate, urging detractors to focus on performance rather than getting personal.
“Please get rid of your ridiculous mentality that the team won because Babar was not part of the team or some player was not playing. We played with better planning, took advantage, and won. Just don’t get personal with a player, talk about performance, but don’t get personal,” Amir wrote.
Babar Azam, after failing to score big in his last 18 Test innings, was rested for the second Test against England in Multan on the recommendation of the newly appointed selection committee. The 30-year-old batter struggled in both innings of the first Test at the same venue, leading to his exclusion from the second match. Despite his absence, Babar congratulated Shan Masood XI on their victory, posting on social media, “Well done, team! Fantastic win. Proud of the effort and spirit,” along with a picture of his fellow players celebrating.
Amir, 32, credited “better planning” for the team’s success on his home ground, emphasizing that strategic improvements, rather than individual absences, led to the victory. He insisted that criticism should be directed at performance metrics and not turn into personal attacks against players.
The ongoing discourse around Babar Azam’s form has been a hot topic, with the cricketer facing scrutiny after a series of low scores. However, Amir’s defense highlights the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect when evaluating player performance. His comments are a reminder that constructive criticism should focus on helping players improve rather than undermining their confidence with personal attacks.
As the cricketing world gears up for the third Test between Pakistan and England, scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi from October 24 to 28, the spotlight remains on how the team will perform and whether strategic planning will continue to yield positive results. Babar Azam’s potential return to form will be closely watched, and supporters like Amir hope that the focus will stay on performance and not on personal vendettas.
Amir’s public support for Babar Azam underscores the camaraderie within the team and the need for unity in the face of criticism. His message is clear: personal attacks have no place in sports, and the emphasis should always be on performance, planning, and collective effort.
