Waqar Younis: Captaincy is 'Losing' Pakistan's Star Batter

Waqar Younis, a former Pakistan captain and coach, has voiced concerns that Babar Azam's current role as Test captain is detrimental to his batting prowess. Younis suggests that the added responsibility of leadership is too much for Azam, leading to diminished performance and potentially hindering his development as a key player.

The commentary follows Pakistan's recent 3-0 Test series defeat against England. This series was marked by significant internal changes, including the removal of players and coaches before the final Test. Babar Azam himself faced scrutiny, including criticism from Wasim Akram, for his leadership during the series.

Adding to the concerns, Babar Azam has not registered a Test century in nearly four years, with his last hundred coming in December 2022. Despite coming close in recent matches, the drought continues. Pakistan's current standing in the World Test Championship is ninth, further compounded by a penalty for slow over-rates.