In the world of modern-day T20 cricket, where strike rates rule headlines and power-hitters dominate reels, Babar Azam often finds himself under fire due to his elegant, textbook style. But the former Pakistan captain and current Peshawar Zalmi skipper isnโt losing sleep over it.
In a refreshingly honest interview with a local news channel, Babar opened up about his T20 future, batting philosophy, and the pressure that comes with being Pakistanโs most talked-about cricketer. And letโs just sayโhe didnโt dodge any questions.
โSelection Isnโt in My Hands. Performance Is.โ
When asked about his T20I future, especially after being rested from the recent series, Babar was calm and composed, almost philosophical.
โOnly the selectors and coaches can answer what theyโre thinking about my T20 career,โ he said. โMy job is to performโwhether itโs in T20s, ODIs, or Tests. Selection is not in my control. As long as Allah wills, I will continue to play.โ
No drama, no pointed fingers. Just a cricketer trusting the process. In a cricket-obsessed nation where every squad announcement sparks a storm, thatโs a rare quality.
โYes, I Know the Strike Rate Talk Is Real.โ
Babar knows the chatter. He hears the debates on YouTube, Twitter, and everywhere in between. But heโs also firm in his approach.
โI play according to my own game. Iโm aware that nowadays thereโs a lot of talk about strike rate and aggressive play. I know where cricket is heading,โ he said.
Thereโs a quiet confidence in his wordsโa reminder that Babarโs career wasnโt built overnight. Heโs had to adapt, evolve, and sometimes even step aside to let others shine. Yet heโs still here, scoring runs across formats.
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“Iโve Never Said I Have to Open” โ The Selfless Star
One of the more striking parts of the interview was Babarโs response to criticism around his batting position. While many fans believe he prefers to open, Babar flipped that narrative.
โNo one has changed batting positions as much as I have,โ he said. โWhenever someone new comes in, itโs Babar who changes his number.โ
Heโs batted at six, heโs opened in all formats, and heโs floated around the top order whenever the team needed. Thatโs not stubbornnessโthatโs selflessness.
โIโve never had any personal goal that I must play as an opener,โ he added. โIโm ready to play at any number according to the teamโs requirements.โ
In a rare moment of vulnerability, Babar admitted he hasnโt always met expectations, especially when it comes to playing long innings.
โPeople want to see me stay longer at the crease. Their expectations are high. I try to fix one mistake, but then a new one happens. Thatโs how it goes in cricket,โ he said with a smile.
That honesty, that willingness to reflect without deflecting blameโthatโs what sets Babar apart. Even in the age of highlight reels and viral moments, he stays grounded in his process.
Babar Azam may not fit the mold of your typical T20 firecracker. But in a world full of loud hitters and louder opinions, heโs the calm in the storm. He doesnโt shout backโhe lets his bat do the talking, one elegant cover drive at a time.
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