New Delhi: Babar Azam’s form deteriorated just before the T20 World Cup. This Pakistani captain is battling for runs from the Asia Cup. He is not able to give his team the start that the team expected. The right-handed batsman has so far only 39 runs to his name in five innings of the tournament. In such a situation, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Babar Azam. Told how he can regain his lost rhythm.
If Sanjay Bangar is to be believed, Babar Azam should leave the opening and come to bat at number three. The semi-final against New Zealand is to be held on 9 November. Bangar has advised young batsman Mohammad Haris to open the innings.
Sanjay Bangar said in the Star Sports show, ‘No opener is able to score runs in the tournament. The team is unable to score big in the first 6 overs of powerplay. In the last match, Haris told that he can play shots freely. If Babar comes at number three, then he can play the same role as Kane Williamson does for New Zealand.
Bangar’s point can also be noted because Mohammad Haris has scored runs in just two matches at a strike rate of 203.44 and that is the firepower he needs. If the former Indian batsman is to be believed, middle-order batsman Shan Masood should play as a floater in the upcoming matches, which is the work David Malan does for England. If the wicket falls early, then come up and take care of the team. Pakistan also have power hitters like Iftikhar and Shadab, who can convert good starts into big scores.
Earlier, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi had also said something similar. Afridi had tweeted, requesting the Pakistani captain to leave the opening, ‘Babar Azam, we need clear intent batsmen like Haris and Shadab in the top order. Please consider opening Haris with Rizwan and you come third. You have to be tough to win matches and the batting order is balanced as well as flexible.