Wed Oct 09 07:22:21 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Faces Backlash After Another Low Score in Multan Test
**Multan, Pakistan:** Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam has once again come under fire from fans and critics after failing to convert a promising start into a substantial score on the first day of the ongoing Multan Test against England. Despite the team’s strong performance, ending the day at 328/4, Babar’s dismissal for 30 runs off 71 balls has ignited criticism on social media, with many highlighting his 17 Test innings without a half-century.
While Babar’s slow innings stood in contrast to the impressive performances of captain Shan Masood (151 runs) and Abdullah Shafique (102 runs), who forged a crucial 253-run partnership, the focus remains on Babar’s inability to deliver a big score.
Shafique and Masood both played key roles in turning the tide of the match in Pakistan’s favor, with Shafique’s 102 off 184 balls and Masood’s aggressive 151 off 177, setting a strong foundation for the hosts.
Despite the scorching heat and the challenging pitch, Pakistan dominated the day, with Shafique predicting that the pitch will become even tougher for the batsmen as the game progresses, favoring the spinners.
The focus for Pakistan will now be on capitalizing on their strong start and delivering a convincing win against England, but Babar’s performance will undoubtedly remain a talking point throughout the series.
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