Babar Azam has been under the microscope lately, hasn’t he? It’s been a bit of a rough patch for Pakistan’s star batter, and the world has definitely noticed. His recent dip in form—especially after crashing out of the top ten in the ICC Test Batting Rankings—has sparked a wave of conversations.
After scoring just 64 runs in four innings against Bangladesh and only managing 35 runs in the first Test against England, the PCB made the bold decision to drop him for the rest of the series.
But if you ask Pakistan’s red-ball head coach, Jason Gillespie, the story is far from over for Babar.
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A Lean Patch, But Far From Done
Gillespie, who knows a thing or two about cricketing comebacks, isn’t worried. In fact, he’s full of praise for Babar and is confident that a strong return is just around the corner. During a press conference, he didn’t shy away from backing the 29-year-old batter, reminding everyone that even the best players hit rough patches.
“Babar is a fine player. I think he’s one of the best players in the world. And, yeah, he had a bit of a lean patch, but I don’t think many great players have never had a lean patch,” Gillespie pointed out, brushing aside the notion that Babar’s form slump is anything more than a temporary hiccup.
The head coach sees Babar as an irreplaceable part of Pakistan’s future. “I’m very confident Babar will be back scoring a lot of runs for Pakistan in all formats,” he said, adding that Babar’s work ethic and preparation set him apart from the rest.
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A Huge Role Ahead for Babar Azam
If there’s one thing Gillespie is certain about, it’s that Babar’s chapter with Pakistan cricket is far from over. He emphasized that Babar’s dedication to the game, both mentally and physically, is what will bring him back to the top.
“He’s just too good a player. He works really, really hard on his game. He’s very precise with his preparation and what he needs to do to get ready. I fully expect him to have a huge role going forward in the next little while for Pakistan,” Gillespie concluded.
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