AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam departs early in Perth, Indian fans urge an end Virat Kohli comparisons

In the ongoing 1st Test between Australia and Pakistan, the host nation has firmly seized control of the game. While the Australians appear to be on track for victory at the Perth Stadium in Perth by the end of Day 4, the event that grabbed the attention of everyone was the performance of former Pakistan captain, Babar Azam.

During Pakistan's first innings, Babar managed to score just 21 runs off 54 balls. In the second innings, his dismissal for 14 runs off 37 balls garnered attention. Pat Cummins utilized extra lift, leaving Babar with limited options. The delivery shaped back and straightened at the right-hander; caught half-forward in defence, the ball grazed the shoulder of the bat and flicked the glove, resulting in a routine catch for the keeper.

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Prompted by Babar's struggles with the bat, Indian fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to discuss his performance, emphasizing the need to halt comparisons with Virat Kohli.

As of the time of writing, Pakistan faces a daunting task, requiring 371 runs with 7 wickets already lost. Saud Shakeel and Faheem Ashraf currently stand at the crease, tasked with overcoming a challenging total for the two batters.