As a cricket enthusiast, you are well aware that Babar Azam is more than just another name on a scoreboard; he is Pakistan’s run-machine! But everyone can get better—even superstars. In a surprising twist, Pakistan coach Mike Hesson suggested that Babar might use his upcoming Big Bash League experience with the Sydney Sixers to develop some specific T20 game areas. Yes, you read that correctly—Babar, who has scored 4,223 T20I runs, could have more to improve on! Could Babar’s Big Bash stint redefine how he approaches T20 batting under pressure? Let’s find out!
Improving Against Spin: A Subtle but Crucial Upgrade
One of Hesson’s main points was Babar’s need to work on his batting against spin…Bottom line, that may sound strange at face value – Babar has been one of the most consistent batsmen in world cricket. But T20 cricket is not easy, and facing consistent top-class spin is a different challenge. Hesson commented that this is one of the things Babar is spending a lot of time on.
The Big Bash, while often dominated by big-hitting pace-friendly decks, still offers its share of crafty spin bowlers. For Babar, it’s a chance to face diverse spin attacks, experiment with different shot selections, and refine his strategy for middle overs where spinners usually take control. If he cracks this, he could become nearly unstoppable in T20s worldwide.
Boosting the Strike Rate: Fast, Furious, and Focused
Another area under the microscope is Babar’s strike rate. In 2023, he achieved a career-best 146.06, which is outstanding by any standard. But 2024 has seen it dip to 133.21, and that’s the kind of figure that can make selectors pause, especially in a format where every ball counts.
BBL cricket is the perfect accelerator for this. The key will be balancing aggression with his trademark consistency. He’s already shown he can do it; remember the T20 World Cup final in 2022 at the SCG, where he guided Pakistan with a composed yet calculated attack? The BBL is just another stage to polish this skill, and the Sixers fans are in for a treat watching him combine elegance with firepower.
A Chance to Reinvent and Reclaim T20 Glory
Here’s the bigger picture: missing out on the Asia Cup isn’t the end of the world for Babar—it’s a nudge. Hesson hasn’t closed the door on his return to Pakistan’s T20 squad, but it’s clear the management wants players who are both in-form and versatile. With BBL|15, Babar has a platform not just to improve stats, but to reinvent himself as an even more formidable T20 batsman.
Batting is more than runs in Australia; as a batter, it is about working with pitches, working with pressure, and showing the selectors that he can handle it regardless of the conditions. For Babar, this represents another ball in the Big Bash tournament another chance to show that he is changing, learning, and one day will be unstoppable on when he gets the call again for the national set-up and team; for fans they get to see one of cricket’s brightest talents, expressing his talents in a new context and space.
FAQs
- Could Babar Azam’s Aussie adventure rewrite T20 history?
To improve his T20 batting against spin and boost his strike rate.
- Has Babar played T20 internationals recently?
No, he hasn’t played a T20I since December 2024.
- Could Babar really be sidelined by choice or circumstance?
Pakistan’s management prioritized players who performed well in the recent T20I series.
- Babar’s Big Bash allegiance—who’s the lucky team?
Sydney Sixers.
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