Watch- Babar Azam Embarrasses Himself With Another Flop Show On Domestic Return

Babar Azam was dismissed cheaply once again [Source: X]Talismanic Pakistan batter Babar Azam's comeback to domestic cricket turned into a nightmare as he registered yet another failure in the ongoing President Trophy encounter. Playing for the Oil and Gas Department (OGD), Babar was dismissed for four runs, with Faheem Ashraf emerging as his nemesis in the second innings. After Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) posted a respectable score of 398 runs in their first innings, OGD were bowled out for 217 runs. As KRL imposed follow-on, OGD got a steady start to their innings before Babar Azam joined Saad Khan following the dismissal of opening batter Waqar Ahmed. Babar Azam falls into Faheem Ashraf's trap in another dismal showBabar Azam, who was dismissed by a nasty bouncer from Arshad Iqbal in the first innings, fell prey to Faheem Ashraf for just four runs in the second innings. He survived the first 14 deliveries before Faheem trapped him plumb in front of the stumps in the 37th over of the innings. From over the wicket, Faheem Ashraf bowled a good length delivery around the off stump. The ball nipped back into Babar after pitching, as the batter tried to defend it by using his front foot. However, he couldn't tackle the seam movement off the pitch, as the ball struck him around the knee roll of his front pad. Also Read: ILT20 Boss Breaks Silence On Babar Azam's ParticipationAs soon as Babar was caught in his crease, Faheem Ashraf and his teammates appealed for an LBW. Sheri. @CallMeSheri1_ First innings - 12 runs. Second innings - 4 runs. BABAR AZAM'S RETURN TO DOMESTIC CRICKET TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE. Sep 27, 2026, 12:39 PM The on-field umpire has no hesitation to raise his finger and declare him out, with Babar making his way back to the dugout with disappointment. Babar Azam wastes a valuable opportunity to regain his mojo after failure in EnglandBabar Azam recently blew hot and cold in the Test series in England, managing 97 runs across four innings at a modest average of 24.25. As critics began to question his credentials in Test cricket, Babar made himself available for the President Trophy to fine-tune his red-ball game through grinding at the domestic level. However, the experienced campaigner concluded his first domestic match after a seven-year-long lay off on a disappointing note. Playing for OGD, Babar managed only 16 runs, finishing the game with an abysmal average of 8. Babar Azam's dismal home record: A worrying sign for Pakistan before Sri Lanka seriesInterestingly, Babar Azam has struggled to get going in Tests on home soil in recent times. Statistically, Babar has managed only 275 runs in his last 14 Test innings at home, averaging a dismal 19.64 since 2024. If we include his numbers in the ongoing domestic match between OGD and KRL, Babar has 291 runs in his last 16 red-ball innings on home soil at a horrendous average of 18.18. Considering Pakistan are due to play Sri Lanka next in a riveting two-match home series, the skipper's persistent lean run is definitely a major concern for the newly appointed head coach Mike Hesson. Although Pakistan are all but eliminated from the WTC final race after being whitewashed in England, the eyes will be on Babar, as he would be keen to make an impact against Sri Lanka to save his Test spot. Also Read: Marco-Duan Jansen In South Africa 11 For 1st Time? What Is Jansen Brothers' Record Playing Together?