Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam has said that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 has been a mixed experience — both in terms of team and personal performance.
Speaking to Geo News in Lahore, the Pakistan cricket team’s former skipper noted that the Zalmi tried to build a winning combination at the start, securing two victories, but now need to find consistency.
“Half of the tournament has passed, and we’ve lost matches in phases — sometimes in batting, sometimes in bowling,” said Babar.
“Our fielding, in particular, hasn’t been good. Regardless of conditions, we must stick to the plan and make sure we don’t drop catches or lose wickets at crucial moments,” he added.
Babar also said that people expect him to stay longer at the crease.
“I enjoy even short innings, but I’ve not been able to play long ones as expected. I make mistakes and try to correct them next time, though new mistakes happen — that’s cricket. The key is how focused you remain. I am still very focused,” he said.
“I play according to my game and understand where cricket is headed. I know people talk about strike rates and aggressive play.
“I don’t need to prove to anyone what kind of player I am — everyone already knows. I always play according to the situation and team needs. I’m fully aware of my strike rate,” he added.
Does Babar play at his preferred position?
Babar clarified that he has never insisted on playing at a specific batting position.
“No one has changed positions as much as I have. I’ve batted at number six and even opened. Whether it’s for the franchise or the national team, I always play where I’m needed. I’ve never said I won’t bat at a certain number for fear of poor performance,” he said.
