Public frustration over Pakistan’s repeated defeats against India spilled onto live television when a caller asked for a wazifa to remove former skipper Babar Azam from the national team during a Ramzan transmission.

 

Pakistan recently suffered three losses to India, including last year's Asia Cup final, and then lost again to their arch-rivals at the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup. The defeats intensified scrutiny of the team’s batting, particularly Babar’s form, in the tournament.

 

During the live show, a visibly frustrated fan called in and asked religious scholar Maulana Azad Jameel to suggest a “wazifa” that could lead to Babar’s removal from the team. 

 

Reacting to the question, host Javeria Saud said, “These days this thought is in every child’s mind, how we can somehow play better cricketers.” She added, “The people of Pakistan love the country and the cricket team deeply, but whoever does not perform will face this, people will want them removed.”

 

Maulana Azad Jameel responded by reminding players of their responsibility to fans and the country. “When you hit a six in the ground, people sitting in their homes clap for you and learn cricket by watching you,” he said. 

 

“Do not treat the game as just a game. It is a responsibility on your shoulders.” He further questioned the mental pressure players face against India, saying, “When you go to the ground, why does hearing the neighbouring country’s name cause panic?”

 

He went on to remark that the national team needs stronger mental preparation, adding that the players should draw inspiration from the discipline of Pakistan’s armed forces, which recently downed enemy aircraft during Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

 

Babar, regarded as the backbone of Pakistan’s batting, did not feature in last year's Asia Cup but returned for the T20 World Cup. His numbers in the tournament have failed to silence critics. He has scored 66 runs in five matches at an average of 22 and a strike rate of 115.78. In the current era of high-tempo T20 cricket, these figures have sparked sharp criticism from former players and fans alike.