While admitting that facing scrutiny is part of the job, Babar Azam claimed that personal attacks have become far too common, especially within the Pakistan cricketing landscape.
During the post-match press conference, Shadab Khan was asked to predict the winner of the PSL 2026 final, scheduled to be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday.
Eight teams will take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, with 44 matches set to be played.
While India is celebrating the side's entry into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals, the Pakistan cricket team is still recuperating from its Super 8 exit
Saqlain Mushtaq blamed head coach Mike Hesson for all-rounder Shadab Khan's poor showing in the T20 World Cup 2026.
After Pakistan were thrashed by India, Shahid Afridi had commented that Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam and Shadab Khan should not be selected for T20Is in the future
Responding to the former cricketers, Shadab Khan took a swipe, saying that at least he had been part of a Pakistan team that defeated India in an ICC event, something the previous generation had failed to achieve.
T20 World Cup 2026, Shadab Comment: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi delivered a stinging rebuttal to Shadab Khan's criticism of past players, after the all-rounder highlighted their failure to defeat India in World Cups.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has conveyed its displeasure to Shadab Khan over his post-match remarks ridiculing former players, advising the all-rounder to mind his language during the ongoing World Cup, a report has claimed.
Pakistan cricket team star Shadab Khan raised a storm on Wednesday after he took a sly dig at former players for criticising the current side following a 61-run thrashing by India at the T20 World Cup 2026