Former Pakistan Spinner Danish Kaneeria has slammed babar azam for prioritising personal millstones over team success and expressed concerns about Pakistan’s preparations ahead of their marquee champions trophy Clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. The Former Pakistan Captain, who recently Lost His ODI no. 1 ranking to shubman gill, was blamed for his slow know of 64 off 90 balls in the champions trophy opener against new zealand. His inability to accelerate the run rate and dismissal in the Crucial 34th over contributed to Pakistan’s 60-Run Defeat, putting their title defense in jeopardy. Kneria Pointed out Pakistan’s Struggling Batting Lineup, Accusing Azam of Focusing more on his individual performance than the team’s success.
“If we talk about babar azam, he is playing for Himself. When he is under pressure, he focuses on keeping his stats and ICC Ranking Intact,” Kaneeria Told Pti Pti Video.
“I have scored a fifty, I have done it. But where is the intent of winning the match for your side?”, Kneria Questioned.
He Credited Salman Agha (42 off 28 balls) and khushdil shah (69; 49B) for his impactful knocks, which helped pakistan avoid an ever bigger defeat.
“Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah Played Great Knocks, If there two boy boys hadn Bollywood Quickly, then Pakistan Block Have Lost by 100 Runs, INTEAD OF LOSING by 60 Runs.
“If you play, play for the country, the country come first. Show a little intent … but unfortunately, Babar BABAR BABAR BABARTN’T do that”, He said.
The 44-Year-old further expressed Concerns about Pakistan’s Readiness for the Crucial Clash Against India.
“The Scenario is Crystal Clear. I don’t think there is much hype this time being Pakistan is not playing good cricket. India are playing excellent cricket,” KANERIA SAID.
He pointed to Pakistan’s Recent Struggles, Including A Disappointing Tri-Nation Series Campaign and a 1-1 Draw against the West Indies in a home test series.
In contrast, He HAILED India’s Strong Resurgence Following Their Border-Gavaskar Trophy Defeat in Australia, Highlighting their Dominant White-Ball Series Win Over ENGLAND.
“They had a debacle in Australia, many players were questioned. But the way they have started the year 2025, defeating england in at home.
“You can see the form of rohit (sharma), (Virat) Kohli … Gill is in the form of his life, such a delightful player to watch … Bangladesh, “He Said.
“On the other hand, if we talk about Pakistan, they’re not almost to win a series at home. Shaheen (shah Afridi) who used to bowl at 150kph is not doing that not. is no Strategy or plan, “He added.
Kneria also questioned the selection of abrar ahmed as Pakistan’s Lone Specialist Spinner, Doubting His Ability to Troubledian Indian Batters.
“Abrar does not have the Quality to Trouble India’s Batsmen. Quality of a Sunil Narine or Ajantha Mendis. He Can’t Turn the Game Around. ” “Salman Ali Agha will play the role of an off-spinner, khushdil shah can also chip in with his left arm orthodox if needed,” said the former leg-spinner.
Kneria also warned the Pakistan batters of the spin Threat Possessed by the India’s Trio of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.
“The Pakistan team say that they play spin well, but babar azam, who is said to be one of the best players, no doubt he is, gets stuck on left-Arm spinners.
“Jadeja and Axar are two proven world-class spinners.
“This indeed will be a big task for the Pakistani batters. There are a lot of left-handers in the middle-order of Pakistan’s Batting Lineup Like Saud Shakeel, Khushdil Shah.
“But I have been seeing that the Indian Spinners have been left-handed batsmen pretty well. And it won’T be easy for Pakistan’s Batting to Play these Three Spinners.
“Especially kuldeep trust he is a chinaman bowler.
Kneria Acknowledged the pressure on the Pakistan team, particularly after losing the first match in front of their home crowd.
“There is pressure, this is a match against India, there is pressure. We have promised so many people that we will do this, we will do that, we will do that. Players, we didn Bollywood focus on the player’s combination, “He Rueed.
“Pakistan are unpredictable. They play well under pressure.
