Following Pakistan’s first-ever ODI defeat to Afghanistan within the World Cup 2023, former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali mentioned the assertion he made about Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, almost a yr in the past.

Primarily based on ARY information studies, Basit Ali provided recommendation to Babar Azam, encouraging him to step down from the captaincy of the Pakistan cricket group, very like Virat Kohli did for the Indian group to regain his type and play as much as his full potential.

Right here’s what Basit Ali mentioned:

“I advised one yr in the past on my channel that Babar Azam is an excellent batter. He ought to give up captaincy, similar to Virat Kohli did. Virat stepped down and checked out his performances. His efficiency will develop into higher, for positive.”

Moreover, Basit Ali clarified that his statements had been taken out of context, resulting in the misunderstanding that he held destructive emotions towards Babar Azam. This misunderstanding even prompted some people to unjustly model him as a traitor. He added:

“However, as everyone knows, sure individuals on social media twisted my phrases, saying I don’t like Babar Azam and I’m a traitor.”

Having suffered three back-to-back defeats, Pakistan is now gearing as much as face the assured South African facet on October 27 on the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.