The government and Khan’s family disputed accusations of cruelty or neglect, noting Khan is a convicted prisoner with access to visits and communications, including weekly meetings with his wife and approved contact with relatives.

On a cricketing note, he warned that when batting performs well, bowling often struggles, signalling a broader team imbalance.

He argued the main problem is a lack of consistency between batting and bowling, with good batting followed by weak bowling and vice versa.

In posts on X, he criticized coaches broadly without naming individuals, saying they hinder technical improvements for Babar Azam and other players.

Basit Ali questioned Babar Azam’s stature as a batting great, arguing greatness is proven under pressure and that he hasn’t converted chances into centuries recently.

Ali contended true greatness shows in difficult moments and criticized Azam for not making an impact when needed.

He urged that Pakistan’s batting must rise to the occasion, especially in crucial moments.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within 48 hours for a medical examination amid concerns about his health.

Context includes Khan’s earlier eye treatment this year and reports he may have lost most vision in his right eye; his arrest in May 2023 sparked nationwide protests and mass arrests.

Acknowledge a heavy Twenty20 schedule over the past year as a potential factor for Test preparation, but he believes professional players must adapt between formats and remains hopeful about turning the series around.

Overall takeaway: without rebuilding fight and resilience, Pakistan’s long-term Test prospects look bleak, calling for stability, leadership, and culture over frequent changes.

The piece frames the discussion around leadership and expectations for Babar Azam as captain and leading batsman in Test cricket.