Let’s be honest — watching Babar Azam struggle has been tough. Not just for fans, but for former greats of the game, too. Everyone has an opinion, and for once, they all seem to agree on one thing: Babar needs to evolve — both as a batter and as a person under pressure.
Recently, three respected voices from Pakistan cricket — Zaheer Abbas, Rashid Latif, and Shoaib Mohammad — weighed in on what’s really going wrong with Babar.
Zaheer Abbas, aka the Asian Bradman, didn’t mince words. He said it seems like Babar either has an ego problem or is too shy to ask for help.
That’s a strong statement, especially coming from someone who knows what it’s like to deal with form slumps and public pressure.
Zaheer even recalled how Azharuddin, during India’s tour of Pakistan in 1989-90, came to him for advice. “I told him to change his grip,” Zaheer said, “and that simple fix worked wonders.”
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He also pointed out a technical issue. According to Zaheer, Babar’s stance has become too closed, and he looks rushed while playing his shots — a sign that he’s struggling to adjust to the ball’s pace.
Rashid Latif, often referred to as Pakistan’s sharpest cricketing mind, took a different route. He didn’t blame Babar Azam alone. Instead, he highlighted a bigger issue — the lack of mentorship in the dressing room.
“There’s no proper mentor or batting coach around,” Latif said. “And when you’re under pressure, you need someone to help you wriggle out. Right now, Babar has to figure things out on his own.”
That’s a tough ask for anyone — especially when the spotlight never leaves you.
Then came Shoaib Mohammad, the son of legendary Hanif Mohammad and a solid Test batter in his own right.
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He believes bowlers have figured Babar out. They know his go-to shots — the cover drive, the pull — and have started targeting his weakness against spin.
Shoaib says Babar’s frustration is visible when boundaries don’t come. And instead of adjusting, he seems stuck between wanting to live up to his “King” image and trying not to let fans down.
“He recently told fans not to call him ‘King’. That shows he’s feeling the weight of that title,” Shoaib added. “Maybe it’s time he talks to a cricket psychologist and clears his mind.”
Babar is currently at a crossroads, the talent and class are is still there, but something is clearly off — mentally, technically, or maybe both.
Legends are urging him to ask for help, to rework his technique, and most importantly — to reconnect with the game without letting pressure eat him up.
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