Saeed Ajmal defends Babar Azam from former players' criticism

Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal criticized former players for degrading Babar Azam, warning that such treatment could harm Pakistan cricket. He emphasized that Babar is the country's main star and should not be publicly criticized. Ajmal noted that Babar's recent struggles are part of a player's career and called for a more supportive approach from the cricket board. He highlighted the need for discussions about player performance rather than knee-jerk reactions like removing captains. Following Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, the board removed Mohammad Rizwan as T20I captain and dropped both him and Babar. Ajmal argued that proven players should not be judged solely on aggressive batting styles.