Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin called out Babar Azam, asking where the "intent" was in Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand .

Babar Azam scored 64 runs against New Zealand but it came off 90 balls. This slow approach has been criticized by many, and now Ravichandran Ashwin has lashed out at the star Pakistani batter, ahead of the crucial encounter against India on Sunday in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Former India cricketer R Ashwin rips Babar Azam apart and calls out his slow tempo during the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. The Indian spin great did not mince words over the former PAK skipper and questioned his intent during the match-up.

Ravichandran Ashwin subtly criticised Babar Azam's slow fifty during Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Chasing 321, Pakistan struggled despite a quick 69 from Khushdil Shah, ultimately losing by 60 runs.

India's spin legend R Ashwin has questioned Babar Azam's intent after star batter's slow knock cost Pakistan match against New Zealand in Champions Trophy's opener

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Champions Trophy 2025 hosts Pakistan were handed a comprehensive defeat by New Zealand in the first game of the event on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. After allowing New Zealand to reach 320 runs,

In pursuit of a target of 321 runs, Pakistan managed to score only 22 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the first 10 overs, with Babar Azam not out on 12 runs from 27 balls and Mohammad Rizwan not out on 3 runs from 14 balls.