• Pakistan star Babar Azam managed to score only one run on Day 2 of the MCG Test against Australia.

  • Aussie skipper Pat Cummins delivered a remarkable ball to dismiss Babar.

AUS vs PAK: Fans roast Babar Azam for his flop show with the bat against Australia in Boxing Day Test
Fans troll Babar Azam after failure in 2nd Test against Australia (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a disappointing turn of events for Pakistan fans, Babar Azam, the renowned batter, faced yet another setback in his Test cricket career during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star batter managed to score only one run on Day 2, extending his lean patch and adding to the frustration of fans.

Year 2023: A struggling period for Babar

Babar’s struggles in Test cricket throughout the year 2023 were apparent, with a mere 162 runs to his name and an average of just 23. The Boxing Day Test was viewed as a golden opportunity for Babar to break free from his slump and contribute significantly, especially as Pakistan aimed to end their 15-match losing streak in Australia.

Babar’s disappointing performance

The anticipation surrounding Babar’s performance was high, particularly after his subpar showing in the first Test where he scored only 21 and 14 runs in the two innings. Following his resignation from the captaincy post the Cricket World Cup, expectations were that Babar would step up and lead by example in the challenging Australian conditions.

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Put Cummins stuns Babar

However, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins had different plans, delivering a remarkable ball to dismiss Babar early in the innings. Cummins bowled on a good length and it came back in sharply. Babar pressed forward to block, thinking he has the line covered but the ball moved in enough to go through the bat-pad gap and hit the top of off stump.

Twitter, as always, became the platform for fans to express their disappointment and frustration. Various tweets poured in, criticizing Babar’s performance and questioning his form. Some expressed disbelief, while others shared humorous takes on the situation.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

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