The decision to leave Babar Azam out of Pakistan’s T20I team for the upcoming New Zealand series has caused much controversy. Criticism of the former captain’s recent performances, which have been under close observation,

Pakistan batting star Babar Azam has come under heavy criticism for his lack of impact with the bat in the Champions Trophy, in which the hosts and defending champions crashed out in the first round following defeats against New Zealand and India.

Babar Azam wasn't picked for Pakistan's T20I series against New Zealand after the team's early Champions Trophy exit.

Babar Azam's father has publicly backed his son following the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to drop the former captain from the national team for the upcoming T20I series against

Despite all the criticism, Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique has backed his son to score runs in domestic cricket and make a strong comeback to the national side.

Siddique would also vent out his frustration on former Pakistan players. “They are very big former players. They are requested to keep the choice of their words right. If someone answers back, they may not be able to bear it. You are the past,” he would add.

Babar Azam has faced immense scrutiny over the past few weeks after Pakistan's poor performance in the Champions Trophy. His father's social media outburst shows the growing tension between Babar's supporters and his critics.

Pakistan star batter Babar Azam’s father, Azam Siddique, came out in defence of his son after being dropped from the T20I squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on March 16.