August 7, 2025
“Consistency Matters”: Shahid Afridi on Babar Azam’s Omission from Pakistan’s T20I Side


Shahid Afridi, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team has given his views on the notable absence of Babar Azam from the current squad. He wanted to highlight a broader issue beyond just selection.
In his characteristic candid style, Afridi said: “Players in Pakistan’s T20 team need to improve their strike rates. Otherwise, Babar Azam was more consistent with this…”
Afridi sees Babar's exclusion from the team as a result of the growing need for aggressive batting in the T20 format. In the current era, maintaining a high strike rate has become as crucial as consistency.
Babar’s traditional style is more geared around composure, timing, and structure. This may have clashed with the evolving demands of fast-paced cricket.
The T20 game increasingly favors flair and acceleration, bold stroke-making over solid accumulation. Pakistan's selectors seem to be prioritizing aggressive intent and flexibility in their lineup. Players like Babar must now adapt or risk being overlooked despite their proven pedigree.
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