T20 World Cup 2026: Babar's Power Play Struggles Explained
Yo, listen up! Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson broke it down on why Babar Azam took a backseat in that T20 World Cup showdown against Namibia. Instead of our star, Khawaja Nafay and Shadab Khan stepped up, 'cause Babar's power play game was slippin'. Hesson knew they needed a finisher, and Babar's ready to shine in the middle overs, keepin' it smooth, g!
Quick rundown
- Babar’s powerplay strike rate sits under 100, so the top-order is shuffled for finishing firepower.
- Hesson praises Babar as a steady middle-overs anchor who can crank the pace after getting set.
- Nafay and Shadab promoted to finishers, proving the team trusts late-game specialists.
- Babar accepts the role and the rest of the batting lineup knows their jobs.
- Colombo hosts Pakistan vs NZ; Kandy looms with England and Sri Lanka in the mix.
