Former captain comments on Babar Azam's match-winning ability

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has shared his thoughts on star batter Babar Azam’s poor form and match-winning ability, urging him to win key matches on his own.

Akram shared his thoughts regarding Babar Azam during an appearance on a TV show.

“Babar Azam is our superstar and a top player in world cricket. I would just advise him to stay calm, ignore unnecessary press conferences, and remember that ‘Form is temporary, class is forever.’ Keep going, and you will return to the top of world cricket again,” Akram said.

He emphasized the 30-year-old’s match-winning ability, lauding his stature as a great batter.

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“He is already a great batsman, but his best is yet to come—and he will also lead the team to victory,” he stated.

“Right now, Babar has what it takes to be a match-winner—the talent is definitely there, and consistency is there—but he needs to win 2–3 important matches on his own with his batting. No doubt, he is a top-class player,” he concluded.

For context, Babar Azam is going through a rough patch with his last international century coming in the 2023 Asia Cup against Nepal. Since then, he has struggled to reach the three-figure mark.

Moreover, he was also axed from the Pakistan T20I lineup amid concerns regarding his strike rate. Babar Azam’s last appearance in the format came in December 2024 against South Africa.

Currently, the Pakistan team is in the United Arab Emirates, playing against Afghanistan and the hosts, the UAE, in the T20I tri-series—a tournament serving as a rehearsal for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025.

The Asia Cup 2025 is slated to commence on September 9 with a match between Hong Kong and Afghanistan.

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