'Nobody Listened': Ex-Pakistan Captain Claims He Highlighted Babar Azam's Flaws 4 Years Ago, Urges Him To Train In England Or Australia

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has criticized Babar Azam, urging the batsman to take a break from first-class cricket and focus on addressing technical flaws through specialized coaching. Yousuf believes that continuing to struggle in domestic matches could further undermine Babar's confidence and career prospects. He has suggested that Babar should train at an academy in England or Australia.

In a social media post on November 1, 2026, Yousuf expressed his concerns, stating that Babar should not be playing first-class cricket until he improves his technical issues through professional coaching. He emphasized that struggling in domestic cricket could further harm his confidence and career.

Yousuf, known for his illustrious career, has represented Pakistan in 90 Tests, 288 ODIs, and three T20Is, amassing 7,530, 9,720, and 50 runs respectively. He was also the PCB's batting coach at one point. Yousuf's experience and expertise make his advice all the more valuable, given his understanding of the demands of international cricket and the technical aspects of batting.

Babar Azam has faced considerable criticism over his recent performances, particularly in Test cricket. His last Test century was scored against New Zealand in December 2022, when he scored 161 in Karachi. However, as of November 1, 2026, Babar has not scored another three-figure score in the format. While he has continued to feature across formats, his inability to consistently convert starts into big scores has raised eyebrows.

Yousuf's latest remarks have reignited discussions about the technical adjustments and coaching support that could help Babar regain his consistency and return to form.