--- title: "Wasim Akram questions Babar Azam's decision to take Test captaincy" description: "Most outlets reported that former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram questioned or criticised Babar Azam's decision to accept the Test captaincy, with several noting Akram's view that Azam should have remained a player. A few outlets, such as Hum News English, specifically linked the criticism to Pakistan's 3-0 Test series defeat against England. The Nation and Daily Times also highlighted Akram's suggestion that Azam would have been better off as a player rather than a leader. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with slight variations in emphasis on context or tone." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9571-wasim-akram-says-babar-azam-should-not-have-accepted-test site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Wasim Akram questions Babar Azam's decision to take Test captaincy sports · updated 21 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM PKT · 20–21 Sep 2026 · 10 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram questioned Babar Azam’s decision to accept the Test captaincy, with many framing it as a mistake or suggesting Azam should have remained a player. Geo News and Hum News English provided additional context, with the former mentioning Akram’s interaction with Azam during the Asia Cup and the latter linking the criticism to Pakistan’s 3-0 Test series loss to England. The Nation and Daily Times also noted Akram’s comments were made in the presence of former cricketer Waqar Younis. Overall, the framing was consistent across outlets, with slight variations in the emphasis on timing and context of Akram’s remarks. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 21 Sep 2026 — Wasim Akram Questions Babar Azam’s Decision to Return as Pakistan Test Captain (1 outlet) - **ProPakistani** — [Wasim Akram Questions Babar Azam’s Decision to Return as Pakistan Test Captain](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/21/wasim-akram-questions-babar-azams-decision-to-return-as-pakistan-test-captain/) · 21 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM PKT > Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has questioned Babar Azam’s decision to return as Test captain, saying the star batter should… Read More ### 20 Sep 2026 — Wasim Akram questions Babar Azam's decision to take Test captaincy (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram questioned or criticised Babar Azam's decision to accept the Test captaincy, with several noting Akram's view that Azam should have remained a player. A few outlets, such as Hum News English, specifically linked the criticism to Pakistan's 3-0 Test series defeat against England. The Nation and Daily Times also highlighted Akram's suggestion that Azam would have been better off as a player rather than a leader. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with slight variations in emphasis on context or tone. - **Daily Times** — [Wasim Akram questions Babar’s decision to accept Test captaincy](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555761/wasim-akram-questions-babars-decision-to-accept-test-captaincy/) · 21 Sep 2026, 1:53 AM PKT > Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said that Babar Azam should have remained a player rather than taking over the Test captaincy. Akram made the comments while speaking alongside former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis at a charity fundraising event in Manchester. “I do not want to blame anyone, and I could be wrong as well,” Akram […] - **BOL News** — [Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam's decision to accept Test captaincy](https://bolnews.com/sports/wasim-akram-criticises-babar-azams-decision-to-accept-test-captaincy) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:57 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said Babar Azam should have continued as a player instead of taking on the Test captaincy. - **The Nation** — [Wasim Akram says Babar Azam should have stayed player, not taken Test captaincy](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/wasim-akram-says-babar-azam-stayed-player-taken-test-captaincy) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:32 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Former Pakistan Test captain Wasim Akram has questioned Babar Azam’s decision to take over as captain of the national Test team, saying the batter would have been better off continuing in the side purely as a player. - **Hum News English** — [Wasim Akram questions Babar Azam’s captaincy after England Test defeat](https://humenglish.com/latest/wasim-akram-questions-babar-azams-captaincy-after-england-test-defeat/) · 20 Sep 2026, 8:06 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has questioned Babar Azam’s captaincy after Pakistan suffered a 3-0 defeat against England in the three-match Test series. England completed a clean sweep by winning the third Test in Birmingham, adding to their victories in the first two matches at Headingley and Lord’s. Babar missed the first Test due to injury before returning to lead Pakistan in the secon... - **24 News HD** — [Wasim Akram says Babar Azam should not have taken Test captaincy](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Sep-2026/wasim-akram-says-babar-azam-taken-test-captaincy) · 20 Sep 2026, 6:24 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Former Pakistan Test captain Wasim Akram has criticised Babar Azam’s decision to take charge of the national Test side, saying he should have remained a player, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Wasim Akram says Babar Azam should not have accepted Test captaincy](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/wasim-akram-says-babar-azam-should-not-have-accepted-test-captaincy) · 20 Sep 2026, 4:50 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > MANCHESTER – Former Pakistan Test captain Wasim Akram has described Babar Azam’s decision to take charge as national Test captain as a mistake. Speaking at a charity fundraising event in Manchester alongside Waqar Younis, Akram said he did not want to blame anyone and could be wrong, but believed Babar should not have accepted the […] - **Geo News** — [Wasim Akram questions Babar Azam's decision to accept Test captaincy](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682891-wasim-akram-questions-babar-azams-decision-to-accept-test-captaincy) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram interacts with captain Babar Azam during the rain break in their ACC Men's Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match against India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 10, 2023. — AFPFormer Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said that... - **Dunya News** — [Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam's decision to accept Test captaincy](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/973815-wasim-akram-criticises-babar-azams-decision-to-accept-test-captaincy) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:07 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Akram said a captain must stand by his players, arguing that a player cannot give his best if he feels that his leader or captain is not supporting him ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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