Babar Azam faces backlash after getting out for a DUCK in 2nd ODI vs West Indies
GH News August 11, 2025 02:06 PM

Pakistans star batter Babar Azam faced another challenging day at the crease as he got out for a three-ball duck during the second ODI against the West Indies at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba Trinidad on Sunday August 10
Babar was hit by a full delivery that swung late and crashed into the stumps off Jayden Sealess aggressive bowling in the ninth over. While Babar walked back head down and clearly frustrated the West Indies supporters burst into cheers.
Babar Azam faces backlash on social media after getting out for a duck
This was Babars first duck in 31 ODIs in a otherwise commendable career. However the incident quickly went viral on social media where both supporters and critics shared jokes and memes about his recent batting difficulties.
Babar Azam missed his century by 100 runs wrote one fan whereas another fan wrote Babar Azam is the most overrated batsman in the history of Pakistan cricket.
Even though Babar has received a lot of support one fan pointed out that he hasnt been able to take advantage of the opportunities that have presented themselves Mickey Arthur supported him. Sarfaraz Ahmed groomed him. Imran Khan suggested him for captaincy. Ramiz Raja gave full authority to him. He was never dropped in any format like other players from (2016-2014). Babar Azam has himself to blame only.
Babar Azam is going through a rough patch
Babar is currently going through a rough patch. He has gone 71 innings without reaching three figures since his last century 151 off 131 balls against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023.
This century drought has raised questions about his form and consistency. Although Babar still anchors the innings and scores steadily the absence of big hundreds has become a major talking point among fans and cricket experts.
Babar helped Pakistan successfully chase a difficult target in the opening ODI of this series with a solid innings of 47 runs off 64 balls. However it’s evident that he continues to struggle in converting promising starts into big scores. Despite being a key part of Pakistan’s batting lineup Babar faces growing pressure to deliver a match-winning century soon.