Srinagar: Former Pakistan captain and star batter Babar Azam has requested his fans and media personals to stop calling him King.
“Firstly, stop calling me a king. I’m not a king yet. Let’s see what people call me when I retire. Opening is a new role for me, and I’ve taken on this responsibility as per the team’s needs,” Babar said after match vs South Afrca.
Babar said that his main priority while batting is to score runs, though he acknowledged his recent struggles in finishing games.
“Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to finish the innings, but Rizwan and Salman played exceptionally well today. Performances like these help boost the team’s confidence,” he said.
“I always strive to perform well, but I haven’t been able to play long innings after settling in,” he shared.
“I focus on the present, not the past. If I dwell on previous performances, it will hinder my future ones. Each new day brings a fresh plan and mindset. Successfully chasing big totals boosts our confidence,” he concluded.
Babar managed scores of 58 and 81 in the second Test against South Africa, but his performance during the home Test series against the West Indies was underwhelming, with scores of 8, 5, 1 and 31.
In ODI matches against New Zealand and South Africa, Babar only managed 10 and 23 runs, and has not registered a century in the fifty-over format since his 151-run knock against Nepal in the 2023 Asia Cup in Multan.