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• 04/09/2024
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Renowned Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is celebrated for his prowess in delivering lethal yorkers, establishing himself as a formidable force in the death overs. However, despite Bumrah’s reputation as a go-to option for many captains during tight run chases, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has unequivocally expressed his preference for his national teammate, Naseem Shah, in such scenarios.

During an episode of a podcast on Zalmi TV, Babar Azam was posed with a hypothetical scenario: if tasked with defending ten runs in the final over of a T20 match, would he choose Naseem Shah or Jasprit Bumrah for the crucial bowling responsibility?

Without hesitation, Babar promptly responded, “Naseem Shah.”

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Babar Azam praises Naseem Shah for unwavering resilience

Expressing admiration for Naseem Shah’s exceptional skills and resilience in overcoming injuries, Babar commended the young fast bowler’s remarkable talent, emphasizing that such prowess is a rarity even in cricket-rich nations like Pakistan. Despite acknowledging the prowess of other bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar reiterated his unwavering confidence in Naseem’s ability to deliver under pressure, highlighting his trajectory towards becoming a key asset for the team.

Babar Azam’s preference for Naseem Shah over the likes of Jasprit Bumrah underscores the captain’s faith in the burgeoning talent within the Pakistani cricketing ranks and his strategic approach to team selection and match scenarios.

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Amidst discussions surrounding his captaincy tenure, Babar Azam’s purported request to lead the Test side also underscores his ambition to helm Pakistan’s cricketing endeavours across all formats, reflecting his aspirations for comprehensive leadership within the national team setup.