Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali questioned Babar Azam’s greatness after two low scores in Lord’s Test against England. Azam, who was leading Pakistan in the second Test match, returned with scores of eight and six against the English team.

The right-hander received a good delivery from Josh Tongue in the first innings and then looked in all sorts of trouble against a snorter from Jofra Archer in the second innings. The flamboyant batter had missed the opening Test due to a finger injury.

“They didn’t become great players just like that. I’m not even talking about Sachin Tendulkar. I’m talking about my own countrymen,” Ali said on The Game Plan.

“When you don’t do anything in difficult times, what’s the point? You’re a great player in your fan following. You’re a great player in front of social media,” he added.

Surprisingly, Azam’s last Test century was an unbeaten 161 runs against New Zealand in Karachi, scored in December 2022.

“When will you do it? I’m talking about Babar [Azam]. I’ll take his name. He hasn’t scored a (Test) hundred in four years. When will you do it? It’s a matter of pain. When the entire country’s batting depends on you. At least don’t get out by hitting such a shot,” he concluded.

In eight Test matches in 2026, Azam has accumulated 322 runs and has failed to live up to the expectations.

Meanwhile, Pakistan suffered a 194-run loss in the second Test match against England as the visitors haven’t been at their best.

The third and final Test of the series between the two teams will be played at Birmingham, Edgbaston from September 9 onwards.