Dinesh Karthik reignited the Kohli vs Babar debate after Pakistan's loss, calling Babar's shot "submission" and saying Virat Kohli would never give up under pressure.

India and Pakistan's T20 World Cup encounters have been closely contested, despite India's 7-1 head-to-head record. Recent matches in the 2020s, including the 2021 loss, the thrilling 2022 victory, and the tight 2024 win,

Babar Azam faced calls for removal from Pakistan’s T20 side after a 61-run defeat to India, with former captains and players blaming senior stars for another big-match failure in the T20 World Cup clash.

Babar Azam’s performance against India in ICC events comes under the spotlight ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo sees India post 176 after Ishan Kishan’s 77, while Babar Azam falls for 5, reviving comparisons with Virat Kohli and raising questions over his big-match record.

Babar Azam struggled in the T20 World Cup match against India, scoring only 5 runs before being bowled out. His performance has led to a wave of criticism and memes on social media.

Colombo, February 15: Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has become the buzz on the internet once again for his poor form during the game against India on Sunday in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pakistani fans have high expectations from their star batter, however, he has been a disappointment for them in the past many games.

T20 World Cup: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has slammed Babar Azam after another flopshow against India, asking if he has ever played a knock like Virat Kohli in a pressure game. Babar was dismissed for five runs in Colombo.