Pakistan legends Javed Miandad and Misbah ul Haq defended Babar Azam, saying the skipper should not be squarely blamed for the below-par performance in the just-concluded Asia Cup as cricket is a team game.
Talking to the media here at a match of the 40’s Global Cricket Event, Javed Miandad said –
“Why blame Babar Azam only when the rest of the team didn’t perform as well in the Asia Cup matches against India and Sri Lanka.
Javed added – “Look our team is not as bad as it played in the Asia Cup. It has plenty of potential to do well in the World Cup. Only thing is how quickly our players cope and adjust to playing in Indian conditions before big crowds and in a country where they will encounter some hostility.
“The sooner this suspense about the final squad is ended the better it is for us in the mega-event.”
Pakistan legend Misbah ul Haq said – “Don’t just expect Babar to perform every time. This is not possible. This team has been successful as a collective unit and they must remember that even in India.
Misbah added –
“Now is not the time to talk about his captaincy. He is someone who can be relied upon in the World Cup as a captain and batsman. I have worked with these players as captain, coach and chief selector and I back them to do well in the World Cup.”
