Former Australian cricketer makes bold claims over Babar Azam's poor form in World Cup
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Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, has been struggling to find his form in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson, renowned as one of Australia's greatest all-rounders, recently shared his thoughts on Babar Azam's recent performances.
Babar Azam has managed to score only 15 runs in two matches during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, contributing five runs against the Netherlands and ten runs against Sri Lanka.
Shane Watson discussed the Pakistan captain's form in the tournament during a conversation with an Indian sports channel. The 42-year-old acknowledged that Babar Azam is a top-notch player but has faced a bit of a dry spell, with five innings yielding less than 30 runs.
This is the first time he has encountered such a challenge since 2019. Watson emphasized that despite his recent performance, Babar Azam has been positioning himself well and is a world-class batter.
He expects Babar to be fully prepared and ready to shine in the upcoming match against arch-rivals India, stating that sometimes it's not a matter of being out of touch but just a run-drought. It's worth noting that Babar Azam remains one of the most prominent and followed Pakistani cricketers in this year's World Cup.
