Mon Sep 16 08:00:05 UTC 2024: ## Former Pakistan Captain Younis Khan Slams Babar Azam and Teammates for Prioritizing Personal Records Over Team Success

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has launched a scathing attack on current skipper Babar Azam and other top players for prioritizing personal records over the team’s success. Khan, who is the latest ex-player to criticize Babar’s leadership, believes the team’s lackluster performances are a result of players focusing more on personal achievements than on delivering for their nation.

Khan pointed to Babar’s recent struggles in Test cricket, where he hasn’t scored a half-century in his last 16 innings, and urged him to prioritize his performance. “Humare players khelte kam, bolte zyada hai (Our players talk more than they perform),” Khan told Cricket Pakistan.

He went on to compare the current Pakistani team to Virat Kohli, who chose to step down as captain and is now breaking records globally. Khan stressed that playing for the country should be the primary focus, and any personal aspirations should be pursued only after fulfilling national commitments.

“The only suggestion I have for Babar is that he should focus on his cricket. He should up his performance. Babar Azam was made the captain because he was the best player at the time,” Khan emphasized.

The criticism comes on the heels of Pakistan’s recent disappointing performances, including a 0-2 Test series defeat against Bangladesh at home, a team they had never lost to before.

Younis Khan’s stern words are a stark reminder of the pressure mounting on Babar Azam and the entire Pakistani team to deliver. He urged the players to focus on their fitness, work ethic, and prioritize cricket over social media, ultimately proving their worth through performance on the field.

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