Sunil Gavaskar said on Babar Azam: Former Pakistan team captain Babar Azam scored his last ODI century against Nepal in August 2023. He then scored 7 half -centuries in 23 innings, but his quickness was reduced already. He has seen different performances in different formats. At the same time, Babur was seen scoring half -century while playing in the Champions Trophy 2025, but he has been criticized for his very slow batting. In such a situation, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has given Babur a special Guru mantra.
Babar Azam’s form and run rate critics
In fact, Pakistan got a chance to host the Champions Trophy at home for the first time since 1996, where New Zealand defeated him by 60 runs in the first match. After this, the Indian team defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets and Rizwan’s army thus dropped out of the tournament. Due to which Pakistani players are being criticized.
Babar Azam’s form and run rate is currently targeted by critics. During this, Indian veteran Sunil Gavaskar raised his voice for help.
Sunil Gavaskar gives Guru Azam to Babar Azam
Gavaskar, while talking to former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali on his YouTube channel, said, “Babur should not open in ODI cricket.” Instead, he should come in third place. Apart from this, Babar Azam should also change the way to stand at the crease. They should reduce the width between their feet. This will improve balance and make it easier to see the ball.
Basit further said, ‘Babur has opened the tri -series so far. So do you think it is the right decision to come to start Babur’s innings? In response to this question, Gavaskar said, “It is absolutely correct in T20.” Because the more balls you get to your best batsman, the more beneficial for your team.
