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Babar Azam has struggled as an opener [Source: AP]
Pakistan's ace batter Babar Azam had a forgettable time in the ODI Tri-Series at home, as he recorded three consecutive low scores. After being dismissed for ten runs in the first match against New Zealand, Babar couldn't convert his starts into impactful knocks in the subsequent affairs, managing only 52 runs at an average of 26.
Basit Ali Blames Pakistan Management For Babar Azam's Failure
Meanwhile, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has directly blamed Pakistan management for Babar Azam's underwhelming performance in the Tri-Series. It's worth mentioning that Babar has enjoyed stellar success as a number three batter in ODIs.
In fact, he was impressive in that position in the recently concluded South Africa series, which Pakistan won by a comprehensive three-nil margin. Therefore, Basit criticised Pakistan's move to promote Babar Azam.
"Who is the one who told Babar Azam to open? I am surprised who he is. What crazy people they are [Kaise pagal log hai]. He was performing well at number three, scoring 50-70 against South Africa, but they stopped that too. Now, just 62 runs in three matches in the tri-series. This is the approach, this is the thinking," Basit Ali was quoted as saying by TOI.
Babar Azam Likely To Open In CT; Hints Aaqib Javed
Despite Babar Azam's failure as an opener, head coach Aaqib Javed confirmed that the team management would continue to allot him the opening slot in the upcoming Champions Trophy. So, if he sustains his lean patch, it will be interesting to see if Pakistan change their strategy during the mega event.
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