Pakistan’s star cricketer Babar Azam has reaffirmed his commitment to representing the national team across all three formats, despite facing a challenging period earlier this year. The 31-year-old, who has been a regular fixture in the Pakistan lineup, struggled to find his footing in recent months, including a relatively modest performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. However, Babar Azam has bounced back in impressive fashion, leading Peshawar Zalmi to the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. This victory marked Babar Azam’s first title as captain and Peshawar Zalmi’s second PSL title overall, following their 2017 triumph under former West Indies captain Darren Sammy. The right-hander delivered an outstanding tournament, scoring two centuries in 11 matches and finishing as the top run-scorer. This impressive performance has boosted his confidence ahead of upcoming international fixtures. When discussing his future goals, Babar Azam emphasized the importance of competing in all formats of the game, stating that he has no intention of limiting himself to one format. “My focus is on all three formats,” he said. “I believe a batter should play all cricket and not restrict himself to white-ball cricket.” He also highlighted the significance of red-ball cricket in enhancing a player’s overall game. “Red-ball cricket teaches you the art of batting long and instills patience in you. It helps you understand how to score big runs, and all the learnings from the red-ball game benefit you in white-ball cricket.” Babar is now expected to carry his form into Pakistan’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh, where the team will play a two-match Test series starting Friday as part of the ICC World Test Championship. It is worth noting that Babar’s last Test century came in December 2022. His white-ball performance before the PSL 11 was also below expectations, with his only half-century this year coming in a T20I against Australia ahead of the World Cup 2026. Reflecting on his lean phase, Babar admitted that he did not meet his own expectations and stressed the importance of self-assessment and resilience. “I fell short of my own expectations, but it’s normal for a batter to struggle with execution,” he said. “You have to take a step back, assess where you’re going wrong, and correct it.” He also credited his support system for helping him stay motivated, noting that his family and close friends supported him during difficult times and that he worked closely with his coaches to improve specific areas. Babar Azam concluded by emphasizing the importance of learning from both highs and lows, describing life as a rollercoaster where experiences, good and bad, help shape growth.
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