Learning from him: Babar Azam reacts to Mohammad Yusuf’s coaching advice

Head to Australia and England to get back to your best. This was a message from Mohammad Yusuf to Babar Azam in an attempt to change his form. And now the Pakistan captain has responded to the legendary batsman and said that he is ready to learn from him.

Yousuf recently expressed concern over Babar’s declining formand urged the former Pakistan captain to train at a specialized cricket academy overseas. He also felt that Babar should temporarily step back from first-class cricket until he resolves the technical issues affecting his batting.

The former batsman warned that a further struggle in domestic cricket without rectifying these shortcomings could take a toll on Babar’s confidence and potentially have a lasting impact on his career.

Asked about Yousuf’s recommendations at a press conference ahead of Pakistan’s first Test against Sri Lanka, Babar responded positively and emphasized his willingness to keep improving. He also made it clear that he holds the former Pakistan batsman in high esteem and is open to his guidance.

“Like you said, the learning process never ends. I haven’t contacted him yet. I believe he has approached people on social media but not me. If God willing he contacts me, I will learn from him. He is a legend and Pakistan’s greatest batsman,” Babar said, as quoted by GeoSuper.

Babar also spoke about his recent dismissal and pointed out that there could be several reasons behind the wicket loss. He acknowledged that leakage is an inevitable part of cricket, but stressed that he does not shy away from taking responsibility.

“You can get out at any time and in different ways. You don’t have to always get out in the same pattern or the same way. The reasons can be different, but that’s part of the game,” he said.

The Pakistani thug claimed that he sees each dismissal as his own responsibility, rather than looking for external reasons to explain his failures.

“In my case, whenever I get out, I consider it my fault. It’s my responsibility and my shortcomings. Everyone has their own perspective and way of thinking,” he added.

Babar will get a chance to get back into form as the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series begins on Monday, November 9.

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