"Babar Azam Knows" - an apt epithet reflecting the essence of his value to fantasy cricket. The former skipper of Pakistan's squad has openly confessed that he turns to trusted advisors when his on-field performance wavers. However, he holds that the most powerful insights arise from self-reflection, as he believes that an athlete knows best when and where he falters.
Even though Babar has consistently been one of Pakistan's prime run-scorers over the past few seasons, his cricket journey hasn't been without lows. His leadership and batting approach faced considerable scrutiny during the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The 29-year-old, despite contributing 320 runs across nine innings - an average of 40 runs but with a lesser strike rate of 82.90 - faced a backlash. The ensuing disappointment of Pakistan missing out on the ICC tournament's knockout stage saw Babar relinquish his captaincy.
In a candid interaction with Cricbuzz, this right-hand batsman revealed his coping strategy during career downturns. When questioned if he would alter his batting protocol considering his share of lean patches, Babar emphasized his relentless quest for improvement.
Moving forward to Babar Azam's stint in BPL 2024, he's currently displaying his skills for the Rangpur Riders in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024. The 29-year-old has successfully accumulated 157 runs in four innings, maintaining an impressive average of 52.33 with a strike rate of 112.95.
Starting his BPL 2024 journey with a fantastic score of 56* against Sylhet Strikers, he continued to demonstrate his prowess even when the score hit a low 2 against Khulna Tigers. His score rebounded to a respectable 62 and 37 in matches against Durdanto Dhaka and Comilla Victorians, respectively. This performance further underscores Babar Azam's potential that is key to fantasy cricket.
