NEW DELHI: Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam has been navigating a challenging period with the bat, sparking discussions and analysis from fans and experts alike.
However, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan's Test coach Jason Gillespie has expressed unwavering support for Babar Azam amidst his current run drought, particularly highlighted during the ongoing series against Bangladesh.
Babar Azam, a key figure in
Pakistan cricket
, has faced a challenging period in terms of batting performance since the
ODI World Cup
held in India last year.
This phase included a temporary step down from captaincy, only to reassume leadership in the white-ball format ahead of the T20 World Cup earlier this year.
Despite facing significant scrutiny from both fans and former national players due to his underwhelming scores in the home
Test series
against Bangladesh, Gillespie remains optimistic about Babar's potential for a turnaround.
"Babar is a quality player. He is a world-class player. He is very close. I feel it. I am confident that we are going to see Babar scoring some big runs very soon. He probably hasn't converted the start he has got," Gillespie said after the end of Day 4, as quoted by ANI.
Post-World Cup, Pakistan's cricket team faced a challenging tour in Australia, resulting in a series whitewash that brought to light the vulnerabilities of Pakistan's batting lineup, with Babar among those facing criticism.
Despite accumulating 126 runs at an average of 21 across three Tests in Australia, Babar's performance woes extended into a subsequent tour of England for a T20I series and the T20 World Cup.
In the current series against Bangladesh, Babar has compiled a total of 64 runs over four innings, intensifying the spotlight on his form. The anticipation is high for Babar to rediscover his prolific scoring ability in the forthcoming series against England, as Pakistan look to its premier batsman for impactful contributions.
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