Cricket veterans react to Babar Azam’s underwhelming performances

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The recent poor performance of Pakistan’s star batter batter Babar Azam has given rise to talks about his role as opener of the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which begins from February 19 to March 9. The one is.

Interim head coach Aqeb Javed promised during a press conference after a after a match after a five -wicket defeat to New Zealand in the final of the Three Nation One Day Series on Friday. Supported support.

Javed defended the administration’s decision to raise the star batter and expressed hope that Babar would develop in this important role during the next key matches.

Javed said: “Our belief behind this change was that if you look at the far -reaching series against South Africa, the right -handed batsman had to bat in the first over in all games. Then Sam was injured and he was injured. He also had to open in the test.

“So, in my view, in these situations, Babar should be opened and I hope he will play big innings in important matches.”

Despite the recently involved in the three matches of the Tree Nation One Day Series, Javed remained confident of the squad’s “great” ability in the upcoming tournament, suggesting that all its foundations Covered.

On the contrary, other former cricketers have criticized and criticized the decision in recent months in light of Babar’s permanent performance.

During the Tree Nation One Day Series final against New Zealand, Babar struggled to influence, which recorded 10 (23), 23 (19) and 29 (34) in three matches, including the final in Karachi. Gone.

As a result, former Pakistan fast Mohammad Amir expressed dissatisfaction over Babar’s role as an opener in ODIs, saying that Star batter number 3 is good at the position.

During a recent interview, Aamir highlighted Babar’s strength in making innings from No. 3, where he can effectively anchor the batting lineup.

He emphasized the importance of the role of batting in the long formats, emphasizing that the opener’s view in ODIs and Tests is different in T20 cricket.

“As I have said before, if I do not bowl with a new ball, I will not use my strength. Similarly, Babar’s power is at number 3, where he builds the innings. The opener’s role in T20s is different in ODIs and tests.

“He has to do this in the stages. In 10 overs, I have to take a chance. In the next 10 overs, I have to set up a partnership. The role is different. Babar, yes, he is a big player. But I think he He is a big player.

In addition, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafij advised that team management should choose Abdullah Shafik, Imamul Haq or Sean Masood to top Fakir Zaman, which will bring Babar back to his priority position. To be allowed.

“Sean Masood, Imamul Haq or Abdullah Shafik, take anyone as an opener and let Babar Azam play at number 3 in the Champions Trophy. Make things easy for everyone,” Hafiz wrote on X.

In addition, former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs, who had earlier worked with Babar in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as head coach of Karachi Kings, responding to a fan on social media. Former Pakistan captain’s English skills excavated.

He also claimed that Babar was reluctant to adopt his game despite receiving suggestions that could increase his performance.

On Thursday, a fans urged Gibbs to offer Babar’s advice so that he could help control his recent struggle with the badge.

The 50 -year -old responded to the X, saying that talking to Babar is a challenge due to the obstacle to the language.

Gabus wrote, “There is a problem with the language Babar … as you know, his English is not very good, so it is difficult to point.”

The former opening batsman added that despite his developing role in international cricket, Babar’s batting style and tempo have not changed since his position with the Karachi Kings.

“This was the first time I worked with him, so for me, it was more observed than anything. But what I have seen since then has not changed his point of view. He still plays with the same tempo and the same shots, “he said.

Historically, Babar is leading the third position in ODIs, which has increased a significant number of runs.

Batting on this position, Babar has scored 5,416 runs in 104 matches, with an impressive average of 60.17 and the strike rate of 88.33 with 29 half -centuries and 19 centuries.