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Babar Azam, the cornerstone of Pakistan’s batting lineup, has made a significant impact in international cricket since his debut. Known for his elegant stroke play and consistency across formats, Babar has become one of the leading batters in the world. His calm demeanor and leadership skills have been instrumental in guiding the Pakistani team through various challenges on the global stage. And expectations are once again high as Babar will be leading the Men in Green in the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA.
Babar Azam slams his critics
Ahead of Pakistan’s opening game in the global event against the co-hosts USA, Babar addressed the criticisms aimed at him, particularly regarding his strike-rate in T20Is. The Pakistan captain firmly dismissed these critiques, emphasizing that personal milestones are irrelevant in the context of the team’s ultimate objective.
“I don’t have any personal milestones for this tournament, my goals are secondary here. Our only goal is to win the World Cup for Pakistan,” Babar stated during a media briefing.
Babar expresses confidence in Pakistan regarding conditions in the USA
Babar acknowledged the unfamiliarity with playing conditions in the America but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to adapt and thrive. He highlighted the experience of players like Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan, who have played in the Major Cricket League (MLC) in the USA.
“USA’s team knows its conditions very well. Their players play all their cricket on these grounds. We will try to not repeat the mistakes we made in the past and our senior players have to take responsibility now,” Babar noted.
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The Lahore-born cricketer also emphasized that Pakistan would rely on their strengths, both in batting and bowling, to overcome the challenges posed by the host nation.
“We rely on our strengths i.e. batting, as well as bowling, and I have full confidence in my team that we will get to see good cricket,” he added.
Expectations from Babar in the T20 World Cup 2024
As Pakistan gear up for the T20 World Cup 2024, expectations from Baba are sky high. His leadership and batting prowess will be crucial for Pakistan’s campaign. Fans and cricket pundits alike will be looking to Babar to inspire his team and lead by example, aiming to secure Pakistan’s second T20 World Cup title. With his focus firmly on the team’s success, Babar’s performance in the tournament will be closely watched, as he aims to silence his critics and bring glory to Pakistan.
