Babar Azam attacked because of “bad intentions” because Sanja Manjrekar issues a big warning to Pakistan
Pakistani slow approach to ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. The opener against New Zealand has caused serious concern, and Sanja Manjrekar pointed her fingers to the lack of intention of Babar Azama after the defenders suffered an unpleasant defeat of 60 Running in Karachi.
Sanja Manjrekar also wondered if Babar Azam was a slow hitting against New Zealand because he lacked the intention or skill to play aggressively. Babar struggled to accelerate Pakistani chase against New Zealand, scoring 64 runs of 90 balls at the rate of 71.1.
Cautionary approach Babar Azama blamed for Pakistanically Durious Defeat against New Zealand
A much criticized inings of the former Pakistani skipper included 52 balls, and it took 81 delivery to reach fifty. With only six boundaries and a lonely six in his name, Babar’s cautious approach made additional pressure on the hosts, as the sought -after running speed continued to climb.
Chasing a massive target of 321 runs, men in Green needed a strong start, but their hitting had failed early, and even the injured Fakhar Zaman could not open for them against black caps. The Pakistani cricket team only managed to only 22 rides in the first 10 accessories against black caps, marking one of PowerPlay’s lowest results of the ICC champion trophy history.
It also became the lowest Pakistan’s overall PowerPlay at home in ODIS, knocking down their previous 31/2 record, which was also against New Zealand in Karachi in 2023. Given that Fakhar Zaman could not open because of the injury, Babar was expecting the leadership from the front, but his inability to accelerate made him a villain Pakistan’s loss from Kiwis.
Sanyay Manjrekar Slams Babar Azam Intention
After the ICC champion of the 2025 ICC champion, Sanja Manjrekar criticized the lack of intent of Babar Azam during the rigid chase in Karachi. The former Indian dough also believes that Pakistan’s real test will come in the next few matches in the tournament, where they will become clear if their fights are due to poor thinking or a deeper problem with their ability to hit.
Cricket Pundit noted that if the intention is the only problem, men in green can still come back with the right adjustments, but if the problem is in their overall skill and execution, it will not be easy to solve these problems. He shared his thoughts on social networks on February 20th.
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Intention is a problem with Pakistan or innate abilities?
Sanja Manjrekar posted, X: “Babar Azam obviously showed a bad intention in the first game. But in the next few games, we will know if the intentions with Pakistan or inherent abilities. If it is an ability, this cannot be easily solved.”
Babar Azam obviously showed a bad intention in the first game. But in the next few games, we will know if the intention is a problem with Pakistan or innate abilities. If it is an ability, it cannot be easily resolved. #Championstrophy
– Sanjaya Manjrekar (@Sanjaymanjrekar) 20. February 2025
It is significant that Babar has faced the intense heat of fans and former crisis around the world because of its slow inserts against black caps. The right back is already fighting for the delivery of tests and ODO, and many suggest that there is no need for success in format.
Men in Green will face India in a high pressure game in Dubai and if they fail to repeat the result of the World 2021 World Cup, then their hopes will be over that they will keep the champion trophy.
