Srinagar: Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has put his weight behind struggling youngsters Saim Ayub and Usman Khan.
Speaking in the post-match presser Babar Azam said that players like Saim, Usman need to be backed fully.
“Saim is extremely talented. The way he changes the game in the first six overs is commendable. He’s struggling but I feel he just needs one innings to get going. Sometimes you need to give some extra time to special talents like him. Hopefully, he will do well in the future,” Babar said.
About Usman Khan, Babar Azam said, “See, you have to give margin. The thing about the Pakistan team is that there is pressure. I know that Usman has left so many things, so all of that would be in the back of his mind. But he has made every effort. Look, as a player, whenever you make a debut, you try to stabilize your innings after 2 innings, but the kind of intent he showed, which was also required from him. Performing is not in anyone’s control. On the day that it is your day, you will perform”.
On the subject of Azam Khan, Babar highlighted his unique playing style and game-changing abilities.
“We missed Azam a little because he is a different type of player. He is a game changer. You know that when he is standing, he can completely change the game,” he concluded.