Shan Masood Suggests Babar Azam Could Benefit from a Break to Regain Form

In the world of Pakistan cricket, top-order batsman and former captain Babar Azam has faced growing challenges in maintaining form, particularly in the Test arena. With his recent exclusion from the Test squad, Pakistan’s red-ball captain, Shan Masood, has shared his support for Babar, suggesting a break could be the key to a powerful comeback.

Shan discussed Babar’s recent struggles in an interview on BBC’s Stumped podcast, stating, “Sometimes, people need a break. I personally think this break will do him a great deal of benefit, and he’ll come back a stronger player.” Emphasizing his belief in Babar’s abilities, Shan referred to him as “one of the best batsmen in the world,” affirming that the 30-year-old has the potential to become one of the greatest in Test cricket.

Babar, who recently resigned from Test captaincy and was dropped from the squad for the second and third Tests against England after low scores, remains central to Pakistan’s ODI and T20 strategies. The upcoming Australian tour will see him in action in the limited-overs formats, where he hopes to regain his confidence and composure at the crease.

As Pakistan prepares for their next Test series against South Africa in December, cricket fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this break impacts Babar’s performance and whether Shan’s faith in his fellow cricketer will pay off.