“Babar Azam Should Not Play T20 Cricket”: Former India Captain Kris Srikkanth Sparks Controversy

Keywords: T20 World Cup, Babar Azam, Kris Srikkanth, Pakistan, Cricket, Controversial statement, T20 format, Performance, Criticism

The T20 World Cup is upon us, and with it, the inevitable wave of opinions and predictions from cricket legends. However, former India captain Kris Srikkanth has sparked controversy with his bold statement about Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam. Srikkanth believes that Azam should not be playing in the T20 format and his performance in recent matches has cemented his opinion.

“I don’t think Babar Azam should be playing T20 cricket,” Srikkanth stated, raising eyebrows across the cricketing world. “He’s not been the same player in the shorter format. He needs to find his rhythm again, and I’m not sure T20 is the right format for him at the moment.”

Srikkanth’s comments come after Azam’s relatively lackluster performance in the recently concluded Asia Cup. While he’s undoubtedly one of the most talented batsmen in the world, his performance in T20 matches has come under criticism.

The statement has ignited a debate amongst cricket enthusiasts, with some agreeing with Srikkanth’s assessment and others defending Azam’s credentials. Only time will tell if Azam can silence his critics and prove his mettle in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

With the tournament set to begin soon, it will be interesting to see how Babar Azam reacts to Srikkanth’s controversial statement and whether it motivates him to elevate his game to new heights.