ISLAMABAD
\nBabar Azam has come under heavy scrutiny following a string of below-par performances across formats and Salman Butt seems to have an answer for the former captain. Babar\u2019s struggles were evident during the three-match T20I series against Australia, where he managed just 47 runs at an average of 15.66 and a strike rate of 142.42.
\nDespite the criticism, Salman expressed confidence in Babar\u2019s class and backed him to rediscover his form. \u201cBabar Azam is a high-class player and should focus on smart, percentage-based cricket instead of slogging,\u201d Salman stated, emphasizing the importance of a strategic approach to batting.
\nThe former opener highlighted Babar\u2019s pivotal role as an anchor, advising him to build long innings and let the team revolve around his contributions. \u201cHis role is to anchor the innings, score big hundreds, and let the team play around him,\u201d Salman remarked. Salman also urged Babar to elevate his fitness level to further enhance his game.
\nHe emphasized that developing high-percentage shots rather than relying on unconventional strokes would be more beneficial for the star batter in the long run.
\n\u201cHe should work on taking his fitness to the next level and adding high-percentage shots to his game. While modern cricket sometimes requires big shots, calculated strokes, and improved fitness will be far more effective than trying uncharacteristic shots like the ramp or reverse sweep,\u201d he advised.
\nDespite his suggestions, Salman was quick to acknowledge Babar\u2019s abilities, noting that the batter understands his game better than anyone else. \u201cAt the end of the day, Babar is a great player, and he knows what\u2019s best for him,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Babar Azam has come under heavy scrutiny following a string of below-par performances across formats and Salman Butt seems to have an answer for the former captain. Babar\u2019s struggles were evident during the three-match T20I series against Australia, where he managed just 47 runs at an average of 15.66 and a strike rate of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":448459,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-448430","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n