Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s poor run in Test cricket continued during the Lord’s Test against England. Babar was dismissed for just six runs while Pakistan chased a target of 389 in the second innings.
England pacer Jofra Archer was the bowler who ended his innings. Babar’s latest failure has added to the pressure on the Pakistan captain, who has not scored a Test century since December 2022.
Mohammad Yusuf criticises Pakistan’s coaching setup
Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yusuf has strongly criticised the team’s current coaching system. Yusuf believes Pakistan’s players are not receiving the right guidance to correct their technical problems.
He suggested that the team’s decline has been linked to a failure to identify and fix these weaknesses at the right time.
Yusuf warns Pakistan players about their careers
Yusuf shared a strong message on X after Pakistan’s latest disappointing performance. He criticised the coaching staff and said the lack of proper direction could seriously affect the careers of talented players.
He also pointed out that Pakistan’s batting problems have been visible in matches against teams such as Bangladesh and England.
According to Yusuf, technical mistakes that could have been corrected earlier have continued to hurt the team.
Babar Azam’s Test form remains a concern
Babar’s latest dismissal has once again raised questions about his Test form. The Pakistan batter has struggled to produce big scores in the longest format and has now gone without a Test century since December 2022.
His lack of runs has become an even bigger concern as Pakistan continue to struggle in Test cricket outside home conditions.
Pakistan’s away Test record is worrying
Pakistan’s recent record in away Test matches has been particularly poor. According to the figures provided, Pakistan have lost 10 of their last 11 away Tests.
Their only victory during this period came against the West Indies. The record highlights the problems facing the team when playing Test cricket overseas.
Captaincy changes add to Pakistan’s problems
Pakistan have also gone through frequent changes in leadership. Babar was removed from the captaincy at the end of 2023 before returning to the role in July 2026 after Shan Masood’s tenure came under pressure.
Such changes have made it difficult for Pakistan to build consistency around their Test team. The combination of poor batting form, coaching concerns and an inconsistent leadership structure has left Pakistan facing a difficult period in Test cricket.
What next for Babar and Pakistan?
Babar’s experience remains important for Pakistan, but his lack of Test runs will continue to attract attention. The team will need its senior players to step up if it wants to improve its results in the longest format.
For now, Mohammad Yusuf’s comments have added another layer to the debate surrounding Babar Azam’s form, Pakistan’s coaching setup and the team’s Test struggles.