Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has come under fresh analysis from cricketing authorities following disappointing losses in PSL 10.
Babar-led Peshawar Zalmi has lost three out of four matches played in PSL 10 season so far-off.
While his class as a batsman remains acknowledged, questions are once again existence elevated over his captaincy decisions and current form with the bat.
In a post-match inspection, former Pakistan womenโs team captain Sana Mir piercing out that Babarโs leadership was secure until the 19th over. Though, she noted a visible failure in decision-making during the closing phases, which may have rate his side the match.
Resonating similar opinions, former left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir emphasized a technical weakness in Babar Azamโs batting, mainly against left-arm in-swing bowlers. โIโm not the right person to remark on a batter of Babar Azamโs ability,โ Tanvir said humbly, โbut as a bowler, I think he needs to address this exposure.โ
With the tournament incoming a serious phase, the limelight remains definitely on Babar Azam not just as a main batsman, but as the leader predictable to steer his side through high-pressure instants.
On Monday, Karachi Kings tired Peshawar Zalmi by two wickets in a last-over thriller of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at National Stadium.
Set to chase 148, Tim Seifert was fired by Luke Wood on the very first ball of the innings on a golden duck.
The left-arm pacer also got cleared of James Vince (11) in the third over to hollow the Kings in their chase.
Saad Baig then linked skipper David Warner, and the two took the side to 42 when the former was castled by Ali Raza after scoring nine off eight balls.
Irfan Khan made 10 while Mohammad Nabi recorded 14 as David Warner continued stable at the other end. The Karachi Kingsโ skipperโs innings came to an end in the 17th over after scoring a match-winning 60 off 47 balls.
Khushdil Shah then took on the hunt and remained unbeaten on 23 as the side chased down the target on the third ball of the last over.
For the Zalmi, Luke Wood picked up three wickets, while Ali Raza took two wickets. Former, Peshawar Zalmi set a 148-run target for the Kings in the 11th game of the PSL 10.
