Watch: "Na khelna aata hai, na sharam" — Netizens mock Babar Azam after embarrassing dismissal by Jofra Archer at Lord's

England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday, sealing their first home Test series victory in two years. Pakistan were set a target of 389 runs but were bowled out for 194 in their second innings. The defeat added to Pakistan’s batting problems, with their top-order batters once again failing to make a significant impact.

One of those batters was Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who endured another disappointing outing at Lord’s. After scoring only eight runs in the first innings, Babar walked out to bat in the second innings following the early dismissals of Azan Awais and Abdullah Shafique. 

However, Jofra Archer soon produced a fiery short delivery that left Babar in trouble. The Pakistan captain attempted to pull the ball but managed only a top edge, with the ball brushing his helmet before ballooning into the slip cordon, where Jordan Cox took a simple catch.

Babar’s unusual dismissal quickly caught the attention of fans on social media and led to several brutal reactions. Netizens mocked the Pakistan captain over his shot selection, with one fan writing, “Na khelna aata hai, na sharam.” The comment was among several reactions to Babar’s dismissal as Pakistan’s batting struggles continued at Lord’s. 

Watch the viral video of the dismissal here:

Babar Azam dismissed in bizarre fashion by Jofra Archer's Short Ball at Lord's

Pakistan captain Babar Azam endured another disappointing outing with the bat in the second Test against England at Lord’s. Chasing a stiff target of 389 runs, Babar managed just six runs in the second innings before being dismissed. His failure added to Pakistan’s early problems in the run chase.

Babar’s stay at the crease lasted only eight balls as he was dismissed by England pacer Jofra Archer. The Pakistan captain attempted to play Archer’s short delivery but only managed a top edge, with Jordan Cox completing the catch. The dismissal came after another quiet outing in the first innings, when Babar scored only eight runs.

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Babar’s continued struggles in Test cricket have now become a major concern for Pakistan. It has been nearly four years since he last scored a Test century, with his previous hundred in the longest format coming against New Zealand in 2022. His latest failure at Lord’s will add further pressure on the Pakistan captain.

Ball strikes bat and helmet before looping to slip — Inside Babar's clueless dismissal

The incident happened in the 7.1 over of Pakistan’s second innings during Day 4 of the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan at Lord’s. Jofra Archer produced a vicious short delivery to dismiss Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who had arrived at the crease after two early wickets fell. Pakistan were chasing a target of 389 runs.

Archer bowled a short delivery that generated significant pace and bounce off the surface. Babar took his eyes off the ball and struggled to control his shot. The ball struck the top half of his bat before hitting the peak of his helmet and looping into the air. Jordan Cox, stationed at slip, settled underneath the ball and completed the catch comfortably.

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Babar was dismissed for just six runs after facing eight balls, adding to Pakistan’s problems in the run chase. Earlier in the innings, Archer had troubled the Pakistan captain with his pace and bounce, even touching 146 km/h. The dismissal once again showed the threat posed by Archer when he is fully fit and firing.

"Na khelna aata hai, na sharam" — Fans slam Babar's technique and form amid century drought

Babar Azam’s poor form and latest dismissal against England at Lord’s have led to strong criticism from fans on social media. The Pakistan captain was dismissed for just six runs in the second innings after facing only eight balls. His dismissal by Jofra Archer’s short delivery once again raised questions about his batting technique.

The Pakistan captain has also been struggling to score a Test century for a long time. Babar’s last Test hundred came against New Zealand in 2022, and he has failed to reach three figures since then. His repeated failures have increased the pressure on him as Pakistan continue to struggle with the bat.

Following his dismissal at Lord’s, fans flooded social media with reactions and criticism. One fan wrote, “Na khelna aata hai, na sharam,” while others questioned Babar’s technique and current form. His latest failure has added to the growing debate around his batting and his role as Pakistan captain. Here is how the fans recatd on X: