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Babar Azam Says He Is Open to Mohammad Yousuf’s Batting Advice
Pakistan batter Babar Azam says he is open to advice from former teammate Mohammad Yousuf.
Yousuf has urged him to work with specialist coaches at an academy in England or Australia to address technical problems with his batting.
He also recommended that Azam temporarily step away from first-class cricket while he works on those issues.
Yousuf said continued struggles in domestic cricket could damage Azam’s confidence and career.
Azam said Yousuf has not contacted him directly, but he would learn from him if approached.
Azam also said he takes responsibility for his dismissals, which he noted can happen for different reasons.
Pakistan’s Test series against Sri Lanka begins on November 9, giving Azam a chance to return to form.
Babar Azam said he is willing to learn from former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf if Yousuf contacts him.
Yousuf urged Babar to seek specialised coaching at an academy in England or Australia to address technical issues.
Yousuf also recommended that Babar temporarily stop playing first-class cricket until he resolves those issues.
Babar said Yousuf had not contacted him directly, though he believed Yousuf had reached out to people on social media.
Babar discussed his recent dismissals at a press conference ahead of Pakistan’s first Test against Sri Lanka.
- Who
- Pakistan batter Babar Azam and former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf.
- What
- Babar said he would learn from Yousuf if approached. Yousuf had urged him to seek specialised coaching overseas and temporarily stop playing first-class cricket.
- When
- Babar responded at a press conference ahead of Pakistan’s first Test against Sri Lanka.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Yousuf said Babar needed specialised coaching to address technical flaws and regain form.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Yousuf urged Babar to seek overseas specialised coaching and temporarily avoid first-class cricket.
Babar said he was willing to learn from Yousuf if contacted.
Pakistan’s Test series against Sri Lanka was due to begin.
- Babar Azam
- Pakistan batter and Test captain
- Mohammad Yousuf
- Former Pakistan batter and teammate of Babar
- Proposed coaching locations
- England or Australia
- Babar's response
- Will learn from Yousuf if he contacts him
- Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test series
- Due to begin November 9
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What people are saying
As you said, the process of learning never ends. I haven't contacted him yet. I believe he has reached out to people on social media, but not to me. If he contacts me, God willing, I will learn from him. He is a legend and Pakistan's greatest batter,
In my case, whenever I get out, I consider it my fault. It is my responsibility and my shortcomings. Everyone has their own perspective and way of thinking,
I don’t think Babar Azam should be playing first-class cricket until he fixes his technical issues through specialised coaching. Struggling in domestic cricket could further harm his confidence and career,
Send him to an academy in England or Australia. He is still Pakistan’s top player, and with the right guidance and a little effort, he can return to his best. I said this four years ago, and nobody listened. Please listen now,