Umar Akmal mocks Babar Azam on Instagram

2026-02-27 - 04:03

Former Pakistan batter Umar Akmal has added his voice to the growing debate around Babar Azam’s form during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, after sharing a pointed comparison on social media. Pakistan’s performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup has come under intense scrutiny, with particular focus on Babar Azam’s prolonged struggles with the bat. The former captain has faced criticism for failing to produce match-defining innings over the past few years, a narrative that has sharpened during the Super Eights stage of the tournament. That criticism gained further traction after Umar Akmal posted an image on Instagram comparing his own past performance with Babar’s recent outing.