Babar Azam Opens Up About His Top Priorities as Pakistan Test Captain

Babar Azam is once again ready to lead Pakistan in the test format with his visionary captaincy. He is quite excited to take on the role, saying it is an honor for him to lead the national side again in the international arena.

"It is an honour for me to be leading Pakistan again. I have learned from my past experience of leading the side and playing as a player.” said Pakistan’s superstar batter, Babar Azam.  

“I am very confident this time and I feel I have improved and matured. So, I will be leading this team with better planning and a positive mindset this time around … There were negatives and positives in my last tenure, which I analyzed and it provided me clarity.” added Babar Azam.  

Talking about the priorities, Babar said he will pay extra attention to maintaining discipline and fitness in the team, as both factors always play a major role in improving the team’s performance.

"My main focus is on discipline, fitness, and performance and there would be no compromise on them. They are of utmost importance for me to build this team. I have always backed the players whenever I have led the team, but that can only be done when there is a positive response from the players." said Babar Azam.  

He further said that the recent performances of Pakistan in test cricket is not satisfactory, so everyone needs to analyze those facts due to which the team is struggling. He advised both bowlers and batters to work on their fitness, as it is the only way with which they can improve their performances.

"It is important to understand where and why we have been struggling in Tests. The bowlers need to have the same intensity in the second and third spells as the first ones. The fatigue will kick in, but as a player you need to be ready to serve the requirements of the team.” said Babar Azam.  

“It goes for the batters too and this is something on which I do not compromise. We have focused more on practice matches in this camp and it has allowed players to bat for multiple sessions and hours, which I feel will be helpful for them.” added Babar Azam.