Basit Ali labels Babar Azam a 'social media player' after Pakistan lose second Test to England

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali strongly criticised captain Babar Azam after Pakistan's second Test defeat to England on 31 August 2026, calling him a "social media player".

Ali criticised Azam's recent Test performances and lack of centuries and questioned his contribution in difficult match situations.

Other Pakistan batters, including Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, also faced Ali's sharp critique, and his remarks followed Pakistan's significant defeat in the second Test that resulted in Pakistan losing the series.