Babar Azam ready to announce the T20i retirement? The star of Pakistan breaks silence on his future
Former Pakistani captain Babar Azam He spoke of current criticisms concerning his typing rate in the T20 cricket at Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. The right -handed striker said that only selectors and coaches can answer questions about his place in the Pakistani team for T20is.
Babar Azam and Mohammad ricewan were omitted from the Pakistani team for the recent T20I series against New Zealand. He currently represents Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2025 season. The Peshawar skipper managed 117 points in six games, with an average of 23.40 and a bad strike rate of 117.
Only selectors and coaches can answer – Babar Azam
In an interview with Geo News, Babar Azam responded to current speculation surrounding his future in the T20i team in Pakistan. He added that his goal remains on performance in all formats and that he will continue to play as long as he is capable.
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“Only selectors and coaches can respond to what they think of my T20 career. My job is to play – whether in T20, ODI or tests. The selection is not under my control. As long as Allah Wills, I will continue to play.
There are a lot of discussions on the striking rate – Babar Azam
Babar Azam also talked about his striking rate and his approach to a shot. The striker said he adopted his game according to the situation of the match and the team strategy rather than external opinions. Babar added that he did not need to prove himself several times.
“I play according to my own game. I am aware that nowadays, there are a lot of discussions on the strike rate and the aggressive game. I know where the cricket is heading. I need to prove to anyone what type of player I am-everyone already knows. I always play according to the situation and the needs of the team. I am well aware of the importance of the strike rate,” he said.
No one has changed the shot positions as much as me – Babar Azam
The 30 -year -old striker also said that he had changed his position in the order of the strikers to meet the needs of the team. Babar said his priority had always been PakistanNo personal milestones or favorite roles.
“No one has changed the shot positions as much as I do. Each time someone new enters, it is Babar who changes his number. Sometimes I go to number three, sometimes I open. For me, Pakistan comes first. The franchise wanted me to open, so I did it. Then, I play where Pakistan needs me,” he said.
“I have never had a personal objective that I must play as a opener. I even opened the test cricket. I started at number six and I went up to the bottom until I become opens. I never said that I will not play a certain position because my performance could be assigned.
The PCB moved its attention to 2026 T20 World Cup. As part of this approach, the selectors omitted Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam of the T20i team for the five-game series in New Zealand. The team, led by Salman Agha, had trouble in the series and ended up losing with a margin of 4-1.
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