Srinagar: Legendary Pakistan pacer and former captain Wasim Akram has thrown his weight behind the comeback of star batter Babar Azam.
“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 on a TV show.
“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.
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.