Moin Khan blames Babar Azam for Asia Cup debacle

Emotions are running high in Pakistan after their Asia Cup loss to Sri Lanka.

Fans and former cricketers have been vocal about their criticism of the team.

One of these critics has been former Pakistan wicket keeper and captain – Moin Khan.

His tirade has been directed largely at the talisman of the Pakistan team, Babar Azam, whom he blamed for “negative”  captaincy in the Asia Cup final.

Moin pointed out that Babar Azam should have attacked more when Sri Lanka had lost half their side in the first 10 overs.

He said that Babar failed to set attacking fields and should have bowled his strike bowlers to bring about an early end to the Sri Lankan innings.

Sri Lanka were reduced to 58/5 in 8.5 overs but went on to score 170.

“The way Sri Lanka came back after losing 5 wickets and how Rajapaksa played like a senior pro, I think it was a commendable performance and I want to congratulate them.

“I think when Pakistan got a wicket through a part-time bowler then they should have backed him and also kept a slip.”

“As Rashid Latif said, Babar should have bowled with his strike bowler. This what common sense is when you are captaining a side.

“Don’t know why he was trying to stretch the match. Babar must have started thinking about the death overs.”

“When you start getting negative, you can’t plan. You play attacking cricket when you are positive.”

“So I think we played into Sri Lanka’s hands by not setting attacking field and bowling our strike bowlers when we had the upper hand.”

“They bowled badly and the bowling changes were equally bad,” Moin stated.

We hope Babar Azam learns from his mistakes and becomes better with experience.