Not among the top 15 batsmen in T20 cricket, Michael Vaughan sees many players better than reliable Pakistan run-scorer

Michael Vaughan said Pakistan captain Babar Azam is not among the top 15 batsmen in T20 cricket

Michael Vaughan: “In T20s, he’s very good. He’s a pure player but he’s not up there with, I would say, the top 15 batters in the world in T20 cricket. I think there are better players at the top of the order who could play fearless cricket and whack it 360 degrees”

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Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam is not among the top 15 batsmen in T20 cricket.

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Start with 180 degrees before talking about 360, Pakistan swing king tells batting coach Mohammad Yousuf

Wasim Akram told Pakistan batting coach Mohammad Yousuf start with 180 degrees before talking about the batsmen playing 360 degrees

Wasim Akram addressing Mohammad Yousuf: “360 is a bit too much to ask for, just play 180 degrees. This is the practice you do, and if you do [it], then why don’t you apply in the match”

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Pakistan swing king Wasim Akram told batting coach Mohammad Yousuf to focus on getting the batsmen to play 180-degree shots first before talking about 360 degrees.

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Dangerous duo, Yousuf on Pakistan pair who could score runs anywhere

Mohammad Yousuf said Inzamam-ul-Haq and Saeed Anwar were a dangerous duo as they could score runs anywhere

Mohammad Yousuf: “In terms of batting, we are trying to teach players about how to play shots all over the ground. In the past Inzamam [ul-Haq] bhai and Saeed [Anwar] bhai, and [now] Babar Azam, had the ability to play at a 360 [degree] angle”

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Iconic Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf said former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and opener Saeed Anwar were so dangerous since they had the ability to score runs all over the ground.

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