Watch: Babar Azam Shows True Leadership by Uplifting Azam Khan Amidst Criticism Before T20 World Cup
True leadership is one of the most difficult things in cricket, in the cauldron that is the high-pressure world of cricket. Babar Azam the Pakistani captain has proved to be a brilliant captain by backing out of form and struggling Azam Khan at the top. On the other hand, for Pakistan who is gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the gesture of support and praise, emphasizes the commitment of Babar to his team and his role as the leader of the team.
The performance of Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Alam Khan has come under heavy fire following the T20 series against the English cricket team. In the two games he got to play, Azam registered paltry scores of 11 and was left embarrassed by numerous dropped catches behind the stumps. That has led to concerns being raised by supporters as well as ex-pros, asking how fit he is in the team. Soon, this wave of criticism took a grip on Azam, but now it’s important to give him support by making it a point that Babar Azam is getting attacked on all fronts. In a media engagement, Babar Azam came in defense of his comrade and convinced him to back the chosen players. He also came to the fans to get behind Azam Khan and the rest of the team as they beefed up for the T20 World Cup. For a lot of us, Babar’s words were an echo of him realizing the pressure his boys are under for constantly being told they are the best and his resolve to back them no matter what. The biggest of these came on the final, defining day of the fourth T20I at The Oval.
A visibly dejected Azam Khan, who had dropped a couple of catches, was consoled by Babar Azam at drinks. The video of the touching apology made rounds on social media, which not only showed Babar’s exemplary leadership but also how he poured confidence into his players during trying times. The latter could well be the biggest impact a captain’s support can have on a player’s performance and confidence. Babur consoling Azam Khan is a great depiction of how leadership is not only about battlefield strategies. This means looking after and driving your players, even in times when things are not going well, helping them to find their confidence and their best performances. For Pakistan, this time the T20 World Cup is in Group A with India, Canada, USA, and Ireland.
The team will open its campaign against co-hosts USA on June 6 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, before taking on arch-rivals India in a clash that has fans waiting with bated breath for June 9. Creating an XI to witness Pakistan in action in this edition. Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saeem Ayub, Shadab included in Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup Shah Afridi, Khan, and Usman Khan. The team is a mixture of experience and youth and can perform exceptionally well in the tournament. Azam Khan is struggling with his recent form, but some leadership from Babar Azam could be exactly what he needs at the moment. Given the stiff competition that they are set to encounter, the T20 World Cup is a monumental challenge, one which will require a team effort, and with powerhouses like India alongside them in the group, Ironically, there have been also questions raised on the strike rates of Pakistan’s two leading batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the ongoing series.
Although he is very talented, in the fast T20 format, one needs to have a high strike rate. The success of Pakistan will largely depend on the performance of the above-mentioned batters. Fitness plays a key role in contemporary cricket and players such as Azam Khan need to match fitness levels to perform at the highest level. While his most recent form is under the scanner, the backing of the captain and other team members might just do the trick for him to get back in his zone. It was more than a moment before the TV camera captured the generous facet of Babar Azam soothing Azam Khan. Great example of the power of positive coaching in sports. It is spoken of in unity, and Babar has demonstrated how important the team should continue to support their loved ones. Babar Azam Emphasizes Need For Consistency, Tall Runs To Book Title In
