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'When will you score runs?' Babar Azam's weaknesses exposed by ex-Pakistan player

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'When will you score runs?' Babar Azam's weaknesses exposed by ex-Pakistan player
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Former Pakistan cricketer Tanveer Ahmed has criticized Babar Azam for his recent poor form, specifically highlighting his struggles against spin, incoming fast deliveries, and bouncers. The critique follows Azam's inability to convert starts into significant scores during the ongoing ODI tri-series.

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Babar Azam is a high-profile athlete, and his performance is critical to Pakistan's international cricket standing, making his form a subject of intense public and expert scrutiny.

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Babar Azam’s struggle to turn good starts into big scores has raised questions about his form during the ODI tri-series. The Pakistan batter scored 45 against Sri Lanka in the opening match before making 34 against England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 20.While Babar got starts in both matches, he failed to convert them into a big innings. His dismissal against England brought former Pakistan player Tanveer Ahmed’s criticism, with the ex-cricketer pointing out three areas where Babar has been struggling.Tanveer Ahmed asks Babar to improveAhmed believes Babar is facing problems against spinners, deliveries that come into him from fast bowlers, and short balls.“Babar Azam has gotten stuck.

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