Babar Azam gets praise from the Australians : Pakistan’s star player?

Written by: Madhulika Jha

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: 2023-12-11 12:51:39

Summary: Australia's star-studded bowling team praised Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam, with some describing the right-handed batsman as a "class player".

Australia's bowlers, known for their hostility and skill, were surprisingly vocal in their praise of Azam, recognizing him as a world-class talent and a serious threat to the team's dominance.

Pat Cummins admitted it wasn't easy bowling with Babar, saying in a chat with Cricket Australia. He can score from all over the floor. He is capable in a way. “Right now, he is in the world's top list as a batter, so I'm always satisfied when I strike out a batter who is in his top at the moment”.

Australia's star-studded bowling team has praised Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam, with some describing the right-handed batsman as a "class player". With each passing day, the anticipation for the much-awaited series between the giants of cricket is increasing. The series will begin on December 14 in Perth, with Pakistan taking on Australia in the first Test of the three-match series. Ahead of the match, the former Pakistan captain was highly rated by the Australian bowlers and Pat Cummins said it would not be an easy task for them to send Babar.

Left-handed pacer Mitchell Starc believes the 29 year old batsman has a "great batting temperament". He described him as one of the "best in the world."

He is very talented. He is someone who can take away games and at the same time he is someone who can build innings and change the game. "Hopefully we can calm him down on this tour," the Australian pacer asserted.

Veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood described Babar as a "class player" and added: He burst onto the ODI cricket scene and subsequently changed his game to become strong in the Test arena as well.

If you mess up, he hurts you, Hazlewood added that he trys to put pressure back on you.

Australia's veteran spinner Nathan Ryan described Babar as ``very talented.''

He has scored several runs. I always want to play with the best players in cricket and he is also in my list, said Lyon

Pakistan squad: Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam and Shan Masood (captain)

Australia's first Test team: Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Pat Cummins (c).