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.

Babar played an ultra slow knock against New Zealand and got dismissed after scoring 64 runs from 90 deliveries in Karachi.

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.

Babar Azam's slow knock harmed Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Karachi, prompting Ravichandran Ashwin to refer to him as a 'tortoise'.

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Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a subtle dig at Pakistan's premier batter, Babar Azam, for his slow-paced fifty against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday in Karachi.

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.

Babar Azam got his half-century off 81 balls that did Pakistan more harm than favours in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand.

Former India skipper Ravichandran Ashwin hilariously trolled Babar Azam for his slow knock in the opening match of the Champion Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday,