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Babar Azam Reflects on the Impact of Coaching Styles Under Ottis Gibson and Mike Hesson

Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam has shared his thoughts on the contrasting coaching approaches of Ottis Gibson and Mike Hesson, both of whom he has worked with during his career. In a recent podcast interview, Babar Azam credited Gibson with giving him the freedom to play his natural game, without imposing a rigid batting strategy. According to Babar, Gibson’s unstructured approach instilled confidence in him, allowing him to trust his instincts in high-pressure situations. He noted that players often receive conflicting opinions, but it’s how they absorb and apply them that matters. In contrast, Babar Azam described Hesson’s coaching style as more structured, with a clear expectation for players to perform in specific roles. Under Hesson, Babar was asked to bat in different positions, including number four, which required a mental adjustment. He acknowledged that adapting to new roles takes time and that players cannot be expected to deliver instantly. Babar’s comments come as Peshawar Zalmi prepare for the PSL 11 final against Hyderabad Kingsmen, a match that will mark Zalmi’s fifth appearance in the title decider. Hyderabad, on the other hand, will be competing in their inaugural PSL final.

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