Published 16:51 IST, October 21st 2024

'He Should Work On His Fitness': Sehwag's 'BLUNT' Take On Babar Azam Being Axed From Pakistan Team

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has received sound advice from Virender Sehwag.

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Babar Azam and Virender Sehwag | Image: BCCI/AP
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Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has received sound vice from Virender Sehwag. former Pakistan captain is going through worst phase of his career and this vice from Sehwag could help him revive his fortunes. As per Sehwag, Babar should go back to domestic cricket, score runs and n look to make a comeback. Sehwag said this on Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel. 

‘Babar Azam should play domestic cricket w’

"Babar Azam should play domestic cricket w. He should work on his fitness, spend some time with family, n come back to international cricket as a physically fitter and mentally stronger player,” said Sehwag on former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s Youtube Channel.

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"With expectations from Babar decreasing and his resignation from captaincy, it seems he has been more impacted mentally than in terms of technique. He needs to stay mentally strong. He's a talented player, and players like him tend to bounce back quickly," Sehwag ded.

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Meanwhile, Pakistan bounced back with a win in Multan in second Test to level series 1-1. Kamran Ghulam, who came into side as Babar's replacement, hit a century and won accoles. 

Pakistan 's Sajid Khan was star with ball and was rightly selected as player of match. 

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“We lost last two series, we just backed our process. Thanks to Multan crowd for all support. man is one of most experienced players in our tea, he shares his experience with all of us and he's played everywhere. I got wickets in first innings, he got wickets in second,” Sajid said at post-match presentation. 

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third Test match takes place at Rawalpindi and it starts from October 24. 

 

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10:44 IST, October 21st 2024