"Worst Planning Ever": Tanvir Ahmed slams Babar Azam's 'Selfish' approach after Pakistan's 90-run Test loss to West Indies

Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed launched a brutal attack on Babar Azam despite the former captain scoring a fighting half-century in Pakistan's 90-run defeat to the West Indies in the first Test at Trinidad. Chasing 211 for victory, Pakistan were bowled out for 120, with Babar emerging as the only batter to cross the 50-run mark. However, Tanvir was far from impressed with the way Babar managed the run chase, calling his batting approach "the worst planning ever."

According to Tanvir Ahmed, Babar should have taken more responsibility after Pakistan were reduced to 71/8. Instead of keeping the strike and protecting the tailenders, Babar reportedly avoided taking singles and left the lower-order batters to face the West Indies pacers. Criticising the decision, Tanvir said, "Worst planning ever. This was a selfish approach from Babar Azam. A senior batter should have kept the strike instead of exposing the tailenders." He argued that Babar's priority should have been guiding the team through the difficult chase rather than focusing on his personal innings.

Tanvir also criticised Pakistan's team management, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, for allowing such a batting strategy during a crucial phase of the match. In a video shared on his social media account, the former pacer questioned the team's planning and decision-making, saying the approach reflected poor game awareness. His comments quickly went viral, with fans divided over whether Babar's tactics were justified or whether he should have managed the chase differently as Pakistan's most experienced batter.

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Former pacer questions Babar's captaincy decisions as Pakistan crumble for 120 in the run-chase

Pakistan suffered a crushing 90-run defeat to the West Indies in the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad after being bowled out for 120 while chasing a target of 211. The visitors collapsed to 71/9 on a difficult pitch before a fighting last-wicket partnership between Babar Azam and Mohammad Abbas delayed the inevitable. Babar remained unbeaten on 58, while Abbas scored 23, but Pakistan still fell well short of the target as Jayden Seales starred with outstanding figures of 5/20.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed criticised Babar Azam's approach during the run chase, saying the Pakistan captain should have protected the tailenders by keeping the strike. Instead, Tanvir felt Babar allowed the lower-order batters to face too many deliveries, which eventually led to Pakistan's collapse.

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 Questioning the team's strategy, he said, "I don't understand Babar's planning. When only the tailenders are left, the senior batter should keep the strike. The lower-order batters are not there to score runs. Babar should have taken responsibility instead of exposing them. Those 23 runs from Abbas were not important if Pakistan could not win the match."

Tanvir also questioned the overall game awareness shown by Pakistan during the final stages of the chase. He argued that an experienced batter like Babar should have managed the innings better instead of allowing the tailenders to take unnecessary risks. His comments quickly went viral on social media, with many fans agreeing that Pakistan's batting strategy lacked clarity, while others defended Babar for fighting till the very end as the lone recognised batter at the crease.

Babar's lone 58* not out fails to save Pakistan from an eighth straight overseas Test defeat

Pakistan's struggles in overseas Test cricket continued as they suffered a 90-run defeat to the West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series in Trinidad. Chasing a target of 211 on a challenging pitch, Pakistan were bowled out for 120 in 40.2 overs on Day 4. The visitors never looked in control of the chase and slumped to their eighth consecutive away Test defeat. Captain Babar Azam was the only batter to offer resistance, remaining unbeaten on 58, but his effort was not enough to prevent another disappointing loss.

Pakistan's innings was on the verge of complete collapse after they were reduced to 71/9. However, Babar Azam and Mohammad Abbas added a fighting 49-run partnership for the final wicket to delay the inevitable. Abbas scored a valuable 23, but Jayden Seales ended the resistance by trapping him lbw. The West Indies pacer finished with outstanding figures of 5/20, while Pakistan's batting once again failed under pressure. Earlier in the match, the visitors had also lost seven wickets for just 38 runs in their first innings, handing the hosts a crucial lead.

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The defeat leaves Pakistan under even more pressure heading into the second and final Test at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, which begins on Sunday. It was Pakistan's fourth consecutive Test defeat and their 13th loss in the last 17 Test matches, highlighting their poor form in the longest format. Despite Mohammad Abbas' brilliant five-wicket haul (5/22) in the West Indies' second innings and Babar Azam's unbeaten half-century, Pakistan were unable to capitalise as the batting unit failed once again, allowing the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Tanvir's blunt take reignites debate over Babar's leadership return in West Indies series opener

Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed's sharp criticism of Babar Azam has reignited the debate over the former captain's leadership and decision-making during Pakistan's 90-run defeat to the West Indies in the first Test. Although Babar remained unbeaten on 58 and was the only batter to score a half-century, Tanvir questioned the way he managed the run chase. He argued that Babar should have kept the strike instead of allowing the tailenders to face the West Indies pacers during the final stages of the innings.

Tanvir's comments quickly went viral on social media, with fans divided over Babar's approach. While some agreed that the senior batter should have taken more responsibility in guiding the chase, others defended Babar, pointing out that he was the lone fighter in an otherwise disappointing batting performance. The debate has once again put Babar's leadership and tactical decisions under the spotlight as Pakistan look to bounce back in the second and final Test against the West Indies.