Babar Azam (Photo Source: ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Babar Azam’s name automatically becomes a part of the discourse whenever there is a topic that involves modern-day impactful batters. The 28-year-old has been influential for Pakistan over the years and continues to gain personal accolades due to his performances on the pitch.
He recently won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year 2022. He also won the award of ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022 for the second time in a row.
Undoubtedly, Babar’s playing style and technique are among the very best in the world. Through his excellent performances, the 28-year-old has gained recognition all over the world and that is evident as there is a video going viral where Babar’s techniques are being taught at the International Cricket Coaching Center.
The lecture, which was titled “Track the ball in the early stages of flight and move to the finishing line,” showed how Babar Azam tackles pace bowling. The video is garnering a lot of recognition from fans across the globe.
The lecture focused on the playing style and technique of Babar Azam; it also talked about how it is important to process the delivery before selecting what kind of shot to play.
Babar Azam will look to lead Peshawar Zalmi to another PSL title
Babar Azam is currently competing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023. The 28-year-old is the skipper of Peshawar Zalmi, and he continues to excel. However, Zalmi are currently struggling in the competition as they sit on fourth place in the points table with four points in four matches.
Babar played an inspirational knock of 68 runs off 46 deliveries in the first match of the tournament. Following that performance, Babar scored an unbeaten 75 off 58 balls in their most recent encounter against Islamabad United; however, it was not enough for Peshawar Zalmi to grab a win as Islamabad United won the match by six wickets.
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