Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Zahid has recently sung praises for Babar Azam, highlighting his superior technique among modern-day cricketers. Zahid believes that Babar’s technical prowess sets him apart from his peers.
“Babar Azam is the best skill-wise. He has the best technique among all the batters,” Zahid remarked, putting the Pakistani captain on a pedestal.
Babar Azam’s Game Awareness
Despite his admiration for Babar’s technique, Zahid pointed out that Joe Root and Steve Smith surpass Babar in terms of game awareness. “When it comes to performances and the knowledge of batting, Steve Smith and Joe Root are much better,” Zahid said.
He added, “They don’t have the ability like Babar, but they are clever when it comes to game awareness. I would rank Smith at one, Root at two, and Babar at three.”
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Rough Patch for Babar Azam
Babar Azam’s recent form in international cricket has been less than stellar. His struggles with the bat have significantly impacted Pakistan’s performance across formats.
Despite leading the team in both the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup, Babar couldn’t deliver as a batter.
Unfortunately, Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals in both tournaments and even suffered a surprising defeat to the United States in the T20 World Cup.
With Babar’s recent performance dip, his leadership style is now under the microscope. Fans and analysts alike are keen to see if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will continue to back him as the skipper for ODIs and T20Is.
As the cricketing world watches closely, Babar Azam’s journey remains a focal point for many, and his ability to bounce back will be crucial for Pakistan’s future success.
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