Shoaib Akhtar calls Babar Azam a 'fraud' in scathing review

Shoaib Akhtar calls Babar Azam a 'fraud' in scathing review

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing critique of Babar Azam following Pakistan’s defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, branding him a “fraud” and questioning his mindset. Speaking on a TV show, Akhtar dismissed comparisons between Babar and Virat Kohli, stressing that Kohli’s influences and approach to the game were far superior. He pointed to Kohli’s admiration for Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, contrasting…

"You Were A Fraud From Beginning": Shoaib Akhtar Attacks Babar Azam With Virat Kohli's Example After Pakistan Loss

Pakistan cricket team's latest loss against India at the Champions Trophy 2025 has opened a can of worms. Pakistan have not won a single ODI game against India since the 2017 Champions Trophy final.  And with the loss on Sunday, Pakistan are at the risk of getting knocked out of the Champions Trophy 2025, a tournament that they are hosting, from the group stage itself. And Babar Azam (23, 26b) seems to be bearing the major brunt of it. During hi…

Babar Azam is a fraud: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar says Babar Azam has been a fraud from the beginning.

Shoaib Akhtar calls Babar Azam 'fraud' after Champions Trophy elimination

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar didn’t hold back in his criticism of Babar Azam, calling him a “fraud” following the national team’s defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash on Sunday. Babar and Virat are frequently compared within the cricket community due to their similar batting techniques, however, Akhtar slammed the comparisons between the two players. Speaking on a TV show, Akhtar questioned Babar’s choice of role mod…

Shoaib Akhtar’s brutal remark on Babar Azam comparison with Virat Kohli - The Times of Bengal

Home Sports ‘He is a FRAUD…’: Shoaib Akhtar’s brutal remark on Babar Azam comparison with Virat Kohli Shoaib Akhtar slammed Babar Azam, calling him a “fraud” while comparing him to Virat Kohli. He criticized Babar’s approach and praised Kohli as a modern-day great. ‘He is a FRAUD…’: Shoaib Akhtar’s brutal remark on Babar Azam comparison with Virat Kohli New Delhi: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticized Babar Azam for his disappointi…

'Babar Azam is a Fraud...': Shoaib Akhtar does not Hesitate to slam Pakistan star for comparison with Virat Kohli

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Ali lashed out at Babar Azam for his poor performance against India in the Champions Trophy clash, calling him a “fraud. Babar was dismissed for 23 runs in 26 balls. He has been facing a rough time in international cricket. Shoaib was furious at this defeat by India and talked about Babar being compared to Virat Kohli, stating Kohli has a “legacy” while Babar is a fraud. He took a dig at the Pakistan cricketer fo…