Latest: Umar Akmal mocks Babar Azam on Instagram

Former Pakistan batter Umar Akmal took aim at national star Babar Azam on social media amid criticism over Pakistan’s performance and the batter’s form in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Akmal posted an Instagram Story comparing his own past performances with Babar’s recent struggles, underlining Pakistan’s disappointing results and questioning the current tempo and decisions in the batting order.

His post referenced his own notable innings from the 2014 T20 World Cup — a 94-run knock against Australia — implying that current batsmen have not matched that intensity. Akmal also critiqued Babar’s approach after Pakistan’s loss to England in a Super-8 match of the tournament, where the captain’s slow scoring was widely discussed on social media and among former players.

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The exchange reflects mounting frustration among some former cricketers and fans as Pakistan faces challenges in the global event, with Babar’s form drawing attention due to expectations and his past records as one of Pakistan’s leading run-makers in limited-overs cricket.

Akmal’s comments come at a time when debates around team strategy and leadership have intensified on cricket platforms, with social media amplifying different voices in the cricket community ahead of Pakistan’s remaining world-cup fixtures.