"V V Long Interview" - Kevin Pietersen Trolls Babar Azam Ahead of ENG vs PAK 3rd Test

Pakistan cricket is in the headlines, but once again for wrong reasons. The national cricket team is currently on England tour, where they are trailing 0-2 in the three-match Test series. With the final Test match remaining, the things look bleak for the visitors.

Days before the third Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, the team management made a shocking decision to send several players and squad members back to Pakistan. The amount of changes during an the ENG vs PAK Test series has come as a surprise for cricket fans and pundits all over the world.

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has expressed his views on the recent Pakistan cricket team controversy. Pietersen referred to the toss and claimed that it could be a long interview for Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

Why Did Kevin Pietersen Troll Babar Azam?

During a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kevin Pietersen brutally trolled Babar Azam as Pakistan made a no. of changes ahead of the ENG vs PAK 3rd Test. The former England cricketer even joked by suggesting that the toss should start a night before by looking at the amount of changes expected in the playing 11.

"When a captain is interviewed before every game, the interviewer asks about changes in their team. Could be a v v v v long interview for my buddy, Babar! Maybe the toss should start the night before??" Pietersen posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The comments of Kevin Pietersen on Babar Azam shows the kind of state Pakistan cricket is in right now. The Men in Green have suffered two crushing defeats so far and have struggled in all departments.

Babar Azam is arguably one of the best batsmen in the world but couldn't get to the double-digits in both the innings of the Lord's Test. Pakistan will need their captain to lead from the front if they are to turn things around in the last match.

What Is Going On In Pakistan Cricket?

After two one-sided losses, Pakistan made a big decision by sacking their seven players and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed midway through the series. These seven players are Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad.

With Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul removed, Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke were sent to England for the third Test in Birmingham. This is quite an unusual move, especially for an international side as it happened between a high-profile series.