Babar Azam Faces Harsh Criticism After Duck on T20I Return Against South Africa

Babar Azam Faces Harsh Criticism After Duck on T20I Return Against South Africa

It was supposed to be a grand comeback for Babar Azam — the former Pakistan captain and one of the most gifted batters of his generation — but his return to T20I cricket turned into a nightmare. Playing in front of a home crowd in Rawalpindi, Babar was dismissed for a duck in Pakistan’s first T20I against South Africa, sparking a storm of reactions across social media. A Short Stay at the Crease Fans had been eagerly waiting to see Babar back in action. After missing Pakistan’s recent T20 outings since December 2024, his comeback brought excitement and high hopes. However, it lasted only two balls. Facing South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch , Babar misjudged a pacy length delivery in the sixth over. Instead of timing it cleanly, he miscued his shot straight to Reeza Hendricks at cover, who completed a comfortable catch. The Rawalpindi crowd, who had gathered to cheer their hero, fell silent in disbelief. The skipper’s expression said it all — disappointment mixed with frustration. It wa…