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Published 18:39 IST, October 13th 2024

'This shall never pass': Babar Azam Ridiculed After PAK Squad Snub, Fans Say Virat Kohli Far Better

In the wake of getting dropped from the Pakistan side an old post of Babar Azam, where he tried to console Virat Kohli back then is going viral.

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Babar Azam and Virat Kohli
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli | Image: PTI/BCCI

The burden of losing to England by an innings even after amassing 500 above in the first innings has called for some actions and in turn PCB has taken a big one. Babar Azam , who is touted as the batting general of the team, has been dropped from the team for the second and the third Test against England. String of flop shows may have propelled PAK board to take the decision. As the former Pakistan captain is one of the polarising figures on social media, the platforms are filled with reactions about him being shunned from the Pakistan squad.

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Babar Azam Faces Severe Trolling After Getting Dropped From Pakistan Side

In the wake of getting dropped from the Pakistan side an old post of Babar Azam , where he tried to console Virat Kohli , who was enduring a tough phase back then, is going viral. Azam assured Kohli that "this too shall pass" through that post. However, as times have changed, fans and followers have taken note of what Babar had published before and have used it to deride the Pakistan batter. Die-hard fans have also observed that Babar Azam's dwindling form at international dais began after he'd rendered those words to Virat Kohli. Here are a few of the many reactions on X.

Besides Babar Azam , Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah also did not get a place in the Pakistan side for the 2nd and 3rd Test against England.

Updated 18:39 IST, October 13th 2024