What Happened to Babar Azam in ODIs?! | Career Breakdown | EP 331

BP boys look back at Babar Azam's ODI career and discuss potential reasons behind his recent poor form while looking ahead at the 2027 ODI World Cup.

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00:00 - Introduction & The Babar Azam Debate
02:35 - When We Knew Babar Was "Him"
04:29 - Breaking Down the Career Phases
07:22 - The 90s Batter in a Modern Era
11:18 - Captaincy Impact & Batting Numbers
14:18 - Tactical Limitations as Captain
19:39 - The Peak Years (2019–2022)
21:40 - The Decline & The "Coldplay" Comparison
27:06 - Big Match Performances & Tri-Series Woes
30:00 - Flaws in Technique & Dismissal Trends
32:08 - The Virat Kohli Comparisons
35:41 - Can Babar Bounce Back?
38:31 - Fixing Technique, Fitness & Mindset
44:13 - Did the PCB Fail Babar Azam?
50:26 - Fan Toxicity vs. Unfair Criticism
52:45 - The 2027 World Cup Dilemma & Final Verdict

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