Babar shared his thoughts on social media platform X and posted a message quoting prophet muhammadsaid: “Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the light in the darkest of times, who taught us to see with the eyes of compassion. #FidakaAbiWaUmi”
His appointment comes at a time when Pakistan is in poor form with the bat after their recent struggles on the international stage.
Babar has struggled with a series of disappointing performances with the bat since last year’s ICC World Cup in India.
His recent performances in the two-Test series against Bangladesh – in which he scored scores of 0, 22, 11 and 31 – have further exacerbated his struggles.
Pakistan’s series defeat, coupled with Babar being left out of the ICC’s top ten batsmen for the first time in years, has put even more focus on his leadership and performance.
This recession occurred after Pakistan exited the European Union. 2024 T20 World CupThe team failed to advance out of the group after consecutive losses to the United States and India, raising questions about Babar’s status as white-ball captain. cricket.
Amid this turmoil, former Pakistan captain Younis Khan Offering advice to Babar, urge him to take inspiration from Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli.
Younis stressed that while social media can provide a platform to connect with fans, the real answer for a cricketer comes from his performance on the field. “Players should use social media wisely, but their real answers should come from their performance with the bat and ball,” Younis said.
Younis encouraged Babar to focus on his health and work ethic, noting that these challenging times are rare opportunities for growth. Drawing comparisons with Kohli, Younis added: “Look at Virat Kohli. He chose to step down as captain on his own terms and now he is breaking world records.”
