Waqar Younis warns Babar Azam's Test captaincy is harming his batting

On September 22, 2026, former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis said that Babar Azam's Test leadership was negatively impacting his batting in remarks made following Pakistan's recent series defeat against England.

Waqar warned the team risked losing a valuable player because of the added pressure on Babar.

The article also stated that Babar has faced criticism for not fully supporting his teammates and has not scored a Test century in nearly four years.