Babar Azam is going through a severe drought like his good friend Virat Kohli. Though he was quick to come out in support of him, fans were quick to point out that the Pakistan skipper’s poor form began on the day he shook hands with Kohli. Well, jokes apart, it should be noted that Babar’s bad form is real. In the six matches he played in the Asia Cup 2022, he managed to score 63 runs at an average of just 11! Pundits and fans alike have questioned his batting abilities at the top and many have suggested him to vacate the top spot.
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However, he remains defiant and is angry with former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar who mocked Babar in his recent YouTube video. “Our captain is also not ready for this format as he is always looking for classic cover drives. He wants to look classic,” he had said.
Now it has to be seen whether he will continue to open for Pakistan in the upcoming T20. World cup. Also, former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs spoke on this whole matter.
Commenting on a Twitter post, he tweeted, “If Babar adds one or two attacking options to his game his strike rate will improve and it will be even more effective.”
Indeed, Babar’s strike rate has always been an issue. Also, he starts with Mohammad Rizwan, who has a career strike rate of 127, which is a bit slow for a cut-throat competition like T20 cricket. Meanwhile, when Gibbs was asked for his suggestions regarding Babur, he said that he should use his feet.
“Using his legs to interrupt the length of the fast bowlers and sweep the spinners. Those are 2 low-risk shots but effective.”
Babar Azam-led Pakistan were stunned by Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the Asia Cup on September 11. Chasing a tough target of 171 runs, Pakistan’s batsmen lacked intent and were hit by the disciplined bowling of Sri Lanka. Ultimately, Pakistan were reduced to 147 runs and lost the high-stakes match by 23 runs.
Many fans and pundits pointed to Pakistan’s suspicious attitude while chasing the target in the second innings, with Babar and Rizwan being the two most prominent reasons.
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