Former South African cricket star AB de Villiers has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s top batter, Babar Azam, who is struggling with a dip in form. De Villiers believes Babar’s focus on scoring runs will be crucial as Pakistan gears up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Temporary Slump in Form
Babar Azam’s recent performances in the tri-nation ODI series have been underwhelming. However, de Villiers sees this as a temporary phase in the career of a great player.
Captaincy Pressures Acknowledged
On his YouTube channel, de Villiers addressed the pressure that captaincy can exert on players. He believes that Babar’s inconsistent form, particularly in Test cricket, may have stemmed from the added responsibility of leading the team. Now that Mohammad Rizwan has taken over as Pakistan’s captain, de Villiers feels Babar has the freedom to focus purely on his batting.
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The Secret to Regaining Form
De Villiers shared advice he often gives his son, which he believes Babar should follow: “Just keep scoring runs.” He emphasized that Babar should concentrate on rhythm and consistency.
Praise for Mohammad Rizwan
In addition to supporting Babar, de Villiers also praised Pakistan’s current captain Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan’s remarkable form, especially his match-winning 122 runs against South Africa in the tri-nation series, stood out to the former South African captain. De Villiers highlighted Rizwan’s performance as a positive indicator for Pakistan’s chances in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Optimism for Champions Trophy 2025
De Villiers expressed optimism about Pakistan’s potential in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, especially with Rizwan’s leadership and Babar’s potential comeback.
This combination of Rizwan’s strong captaincy and Babar’s talent could be the winning formula for Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.
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