SaralnamaFormer India player Irfan Pathan slammed Pakistan's batting in the Asia Cup 2025. Pakistan dropped Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the tournament. Pathan noted that captain Salman Agha's strike rate of 111 was lower than Babar's average of 130. He said Pakistan's batting lacks stability, affecting team performance and player security. Pathan criticized the frequent changes in captaincy and selection. Chief selector Aqib Javed explained that Babar and Rizwan could return if they perform like other players. To improve your batting strike rate, focus on practicing power-hitting and identifying scoring opportunities. (Updated 27 Sep 2025, 16:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former India player Irfan Pathan slammed Pakistan's batting in the Asia Cup 2025
- Pakistan dropped Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the tournament
- Pathan noted that captain Salman Agha's strike rate of 111 was lower than Babar's average of 130