Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has made a bold prediction about star batsman Babar Azam, forecasting a stunning return to form for the 29-year-old in the coming months. Despite Babar’s recent struggles in major tournaments, including the ODI World Cup 2023 and the T20 World Cup 2024, Basit believes that the removal of captaincy pressures will allow Babar to regain his best form and dominate the cricketing world once again.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit expressed confidence that Babar Azam will hit a purple patch soon, specifically in the Test arena. According to Basit, Babar has the potential to score five centuries over the next five months, capitalizing on the freedom and clarity of mind that comes with focusing solely on his batting.
“Babar Azam is on the verge of something special,” Basit remarked. “Without the weight of captaincy on his shoulders, Babar can fully concentrate on his batting. This period presents him with an excellent opportunity to surpass the likes of Kane Williamson and Joe Root. The next five months could see him producing five centuries, which is well within his reach.”
Basit also provided some technical advice to Babar, suggesting that minor adjustments to his batting technique could make a significant difference. He pointed out that Babar might benefit from narrowing his batting stance, a change that could improve his footwork and overall balance at the crease. Drawing a comparison with Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli, Basit noted that both players are of similar stature, and Babar could learn from Kohli’s approach.
“Babar should consider shortening his stance by a few inches,” Basit suggested. “This adjustment could help him in enhancing his foot movement, which is crucial for converting starts into big scores. As Zaheer Abbas, the ‘Asian Bradman’, once advised me, skipping ropes could also improve his agility. If Babar implements these changes, he could outshine the top batters in the world.”
Basit’s comments reflect a deep belief in Babar Azam’s abilities and potential for a spectacular resurgence. With crucial Test matches on the horizon, fans and experts alike will be watching closely to see if Babar can indeed translate this advice into match-winning performances.
