Babar Azam is making headlines with the Bobsy the King meme trending as he became the subject of criticism from several users after concluding his underwhelming Australia tour with just 126 runs across three matches, averaging 21
The prominent right-handed batsman managed only 23 runs off 52 balls in the ongoing third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where he was dismissed by Travis Head in the second innings.
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Ranked sixth in Test batting globally, Azam struggled throughout the tour against Australia’s formidable pace attack, failing to register a fifty. His last 50-plus score came 12 Test innings ago in December 2022.
In eight Test matches overall, Azam has accumulated 404 runs at an average of 25.25. Notably, his performance during the 2019 tour saw him amass 210 runs in two matches with an average of 52.50.
Another failure of Bobsy the King in Australia! Meanwhile Wasay and Iffy in Pakistan right now!#AUSvsPAK
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) January 5, 2024
Bobsy the king 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/OYdf5oNrmW
— Savlon Bhoi (@First_follow_me) January 5, 2024
The cricketer, who relinquished the captaincy across formats following Pakistan’s World Cup 2023 disappointment, faced heightened scrutiny on the Australian tour. The hashtag “Bobsy The King” trended after Azam’s dismissal, reflecting the disappointment among fans. The Bobsy The King nickname given to Babar Azam which has snowballed into a viral meme over time alludes to his dismal performance in crucial tournaments and matches against big teams as he keeps stat padding against minnows like Zimbabwe.
While Pakistan initially gained a 14-run lead by restricting Australia to 299 in the first innings, they found themselves in a precarious situation at 68/7 by the end of Day 3. With a slender 82-run lead, Pakistan is at risk of losing the Test match and enduring a 3-0 whitewash.
In other developments, Mohammad Hafeez, the director of the Pakistan cricket team, discussed the possibility of resting Babar Azam due to his recent form struggles.
Hafeez also provided insights into the decision to rest Shaheen Afridi from the third Test at the SCG. Babar Azam’s lackluster performance, with only 126 runs in three matches at an average of 21, prompted discussions about the potential benefits of him taking a break.
Blud thought it's ODI World Cup final 🫢🫢🫢
Koi na Bobsy the King next time kar lega 🥹#INDvsAFG #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/OF3W23erYr
— Tanishk (@future_skull) January 8, 2024
Bobsy the king Babar Azam missed a well deserved century of just 77 runs. 💔#PAKvsAUS | #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/z0SzChfqbP
— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) January 5, 2024
Hafeez acknowledged the importance of considering Azam’s preferences but expressed confidence that the talented batsman could regain form through dedication and hard work.
Hafeez emphasized the significance of a substantial innings to boost Azam’s confidence and asserted that excelling in red-ball cricket could positively influence his overall game across formats.