Azhar Mahmood: “The problem for Babar Azam was what was demanded from him. He was forced to bat at number four in the World Cup for his low strike-rate”
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Former Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has claimed that Babar Azam was forced to bat at number four during the 2026 T20 World Cup due to his low strike-rate.
Shahid Afridi: “Salman Ali Agha is a good player in one-day cricket, but his strike-rate in T20 cricket is low”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes T20I captain Salman Ali Agha needs to boost his strike-rate in the shortest format as it is too low at the moment.
Aaqib Javed: “When we play against Karachi and we have a total of 180 or so, we have never tried too hard or wanted too badly to get Babar Azam out because he plays at his own pace and the required rate keeps increasing”
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Lahore Qalandars head coach Aaqib Javed said his team never actively look to get Babar Azam out in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Nasser Hussain: “Why does Rizwan and Babar just lower their strike-rate, it’s because they worry about their middle order”
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have low strike-rates in T20Is since they worry about the middle order.
