Babar Azam News / Will Babar follow Kohli's path? Gavaskar gave life-changing advice

Babar Azam News: The Pakistan cricket team recently suffered a crushing defeat in the Champions Trophy, knocking the team out of the tournament. Star batsman Babar Azam is facing heavy criticism after this disappointing performance. Babar has not been able to play a big innings for a long time and his recent performance has disappointed fans and former cricketers.

Gavaskar's advice: Babar should play at number three

India's great batsman Sunil Gavaskar has given important advice to Babar Azam. He suggested that Babar should bat at number three instead of opening in ODI cricket.

Gavaskar said during a conversation on the YouTube channel of former Pakistan cricketer Basil Ali, "Opening in T20 may be right, because there the batsmen get a chance to play more balls. But the story is different in ODI cricket."

Gavaskar further explained that in an ODI match, the new ball swings and seams for 10 to 12 overs, which can create problems for the batsmen. In the match against India, Babar got out due to this swing. Gavaskar believes that if Babar comes at number three, he will get a chance to bat after the swing and seam are over, which can improve his performance.

Will Babar follow Kohli's path?

It is worth noting that Indian cricket team's star batsman Virat Kohli also bats at number three in ODIs and has performed brilliantly at this position. According to Gavaskar, Babar should also adopt the same strategy, which will give him a better chance to show his natural game. Now it will be interesting to see whether Babar follows this advice or sticks to his old style.

Ahmed Shahzad's reaction

Former Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shahzad has also expressed concern about Babar Azam's form. He said, "When Babar started his career, it seemed that he would break many records. But now it does not look like that. No player can remain in bad form for so long." According to Ahmed Shahzad, when Babar was made the captain, he became more busy in maintaining friendships in his team, and even when he was removed from the captaincy, his performance did not improve.

Will the Pakistan team change strategy for Babar?

The question now arises on the Pakistan team and the selection committee whether they will change the batting order for Babar. If he is given a chance at number three, perhaps his performance may improve and he can return to his old rhythm.

This time is full of difficulties for the Pakistan cricket team and it is also a period of introspection for Babar Azam. Now it remains to be seen whether he is able to overcome this challenge and prove himself again or not.