During the second T20I between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Sunday, Babar’s ‘strike-rate’ was brought up in the commentary box again, leading to an intense discussion between Simon Doull and Aamer Sohail. The two former cricketers didn’t budge from voicing their opinions while commentating on the match. While Doull said he preferred strike-rates, Sohail went for averages.
See The discussion between Simon Doull-Aamer Sohail in this video –
Commenting on the match, the two former cricketers did not hold back from expressing their opinion. While Dole said he prefers strike-rate, Sohail went for average. The discussion between the two resulted in a viral video which was widely shared and debated on social media by fans.
Giving a firm opinion on Babar, Doull called him the best no. 3 batter in the world. He said – “Babar Azam is hands down the best #3 batsman in the world. He should not open for Pakistan. Saim and Haris should open with Rizwan in T20Is.”
Sohail argued –
“The T20 teams are selected on the basis of averages and not strike-rates. The averages are more important than strike-rates.”
Sohail then said that the finest T20 batters in the world, be it Chris Gayle or AB de Villiers, have had relatively lower strike-rates but higher averages.
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