Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam recently disclosed that he often seeks advice from cricketing greats like Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root to enhance his batting technique.
In a conversation with former South African captain AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel MR. 360, Babar Azam expressed his gratitude for the insights he has gained from these players.
“I talk a lot to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root. They are always ready to give you advice which helps you a lot. I have learned a lot from these players,” Babar shared.
During the interview, Babar also opened up about his challenging journey before joining the Pakistan national cricket team. He recounted how his family, despite financial constraints, offered immense support to help him pursue his passion for cricket.
“I don’t come from a rich family, and we didn’t have money all the time. But my parents supported me a lot. I used to play street cricket growing up, and playing cricket with a hard ball was very difficult,” Babar added.
Notably, under Babar’s leadership, Pakistan struggled in several recent tournaments, including the Asia Cup 2023 and the ODI World Cup 2023. The team’s performance hit a low point in the T20 World Cup 2024, where they failed to qualify for the Super 8s stage.
Babar will represent Pakistan in the upcoming two-test match series against Bangladesh under the stewardship of Shan Masood, set to begin on August 21 in Rawalpindi.