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'Too shy to seek advice': Former Pakistan legend comments on Babar Azam's struggles

'Too shy to seek advice': Former Pakistan legend comments on Babar Azam's struggles

Former Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas has shed light on ace batter Babar Azam’s dip in form, suggesting that he is too shy to ask senior players for advice.

Zaheer, also known as Asian Bradman, pinpointed Babar Azam’s struggles, stressing the need for advice from seniors to regain his form.

“I think either Babar has an ego issue or is too shy to seek advice from his seniors in overcoming his current situation,” Zaheer said.

Zaheer Abbas recalled Muhammad Azharuddin’s advice to Pakistan’s top run-getter in Tests, Younis Khan, who was struggling for runs in 2016.

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“I think in 2016 Younis Khan spoke to Muhammad Azharuddin and went on to score a double hundred in England, ” he said.

The 77-year-old emphasized that past generations’ players would reach out to each other during tough times.

“I also recall how Azharuddin had sought guidance from me on India’s tour to Pakistan in 1989-90. He was struggling to find runs, and I told him to change his batting grip. Saeed Anwar sought Sunil Gavaskar’s advice,” he added.
The Sialkot-born player identified a technical flaw in Babar Azam’s batting, noting that his stance is slightly closer than usual, which is limiting him ability to adjust to the pace of the ball.
“Babar’s stance at the crease is a rather close one today compared to a more open stance before, and he has little time to adjust himself to the pace of the ball. I think because of this, he is struggling to time his shots and is getting out early,” he observed.
It is worth noting that Babar Azam has been struggling with his form recently. The right-handed batsman had a disappointing start to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he scored a duck and just one run in the opening two matches.

 

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A Sports
18-Apr-2025

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