Babar Azam: ‘Babar Azam ought to bat at…’: Shoaib Malik desires change in Pakistan skipper’s batting order | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: After Pakistan’s seven-wicket loss to England within the fourth T20I at Kennington Oval, former cricketer Shoaib Malik recommended that skipper Babar Azam ought to bat at quantity three.
Babar scored 36 runs off 22 balls with a strike fee of 163.64, hitting 5 fours and 1 six. Malik, on his official X account, acknowledged the powerful sequence and emphasised the necessity for a batsman who can rotate the strike within the center overs, suggesting Babar as the best choice.He additionally inspired Azam Khan and Shadab Khan to take care of their confidence as very important gamers for the staff.
Malik wrote: “Powerful sequence! Keep in mind: we have been in powerful spots earlier than & got here out stronger! IMO Babar ought to bat at no 03! We want somebody within the center overs to rotate strike, you’re our greatest possibility. Azam & Shadab, you two are very important for our staff, do not lose confidence, play with coronary heart, you’re match winners. Going into the World Cup, preserve your morale excessive, we have got this.”

Within the match, England selected to subject first. Babar Azam (36 off 22) and Mohammed Rizwan (23 off 16) began robust, however Adil Rashid (2/27) and Moeen Ali (1/23) utilized strain, decreasing Pakistan to 86/5.
Contributions from Usman Khan (38 off 21) and Iftikhar Ahmed (21 off 18) helped Pakistan attain 157/10 in 19.5 overs. England’s bowlers Mark Wooden (2/35) and Liam Livingstone (2/17) additionally carried out effectively.
Within the chase, England’s openers Phil Salt (45 off 24) and Jos Buttler (39 off 24) dominated, making 78 runs within the powerplay. Regardless of a short fightback by Haris Rauf (3/38), Jonny Bairstow (28* off 16) and Harry Brook (17* off 14) completed the match in 15.3 overs, securing a seven-wicket win for England.
(Inputs from ANI)