New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Retirement calls grew louder for Babar Azam after the Pakistan batter extended his century drought in ODIs to 81 innings on Thursday in the second game against South Africa at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The last time Babar scored hundred in a 50-over game was back in 2023, when he smashed 151 against Nepal in Multan.

On Thursday, opting to bat first in the second ODI against South Africa, Pakistan had the worst possible start, losing Fakhar Zaman in the third ball of the match. Coming in at no.3, Babar played 13 balls for his 11 before an unplayable delivery from Nandre Burger brought his downfall.

In fact, Babar's score in his last four ODI innings reach Babar Azam's last four ODI innings 0, 9, 7 and 11. His ...