In the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, has encountered a challenging start. With modest scores of 5 against the Netherlands and 10 against Sri Lanka, Babar's bat has remained silent. As anticipation builds for the colossal clash between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium, all eyes are set on Babar, who is expected to make a mark. Given the high stakes of this game, fans and experts alike are hoping the Pakistan captain rises to the occasion.
Engaging in a detailed analysis of Babar's current form, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson deliberated on what the future might hold for the Pakistani captain in the tournament. Watson, emphasizing Babar's refined skills, highlighted that despite his low score against Sri Lanka, the batting maestro didn't seem out of rhythm.
"Look, he's a class player. Yes, he's had a bit of a dry spell, Uh, five innings of less than 30 runs. So it's the first time he's done that since 2019. You know that things aren't going that well, if you when that happens. So, um, Babar Azam, even the first couple of balls that he faced, you can see he's getting in really good positions. He's a world-class batter. He's gonna absolutely ready to go against India. Sometimes you're just not so much out of touch because he's not even more badly you just out of runs," Watson said on Star Sports after the game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Reflecting on the game against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, 10th October, Babar Azam's innings ended abruptly at 10 runs, edging a ball down the leg side during a demanding chase of 345 runs.
With the high-profile match against India scheduled for October 14, the cricketing community is buzzing with predictions and expectations. Babar's potential comeback in this pivotal encounter could be a significant turning point for Pakistan in the World Cup. The cricket fraternity is eagerly waiting to see if Babar Azam can convert this pressure into performance and lead his team to victory.
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