Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has given important advice to Babar Azam, who has been struggling with form in Test cricket. While speaking on his YouTube channel, the legendary batter expressed his support for Babar and urged him to focus solely on scoring runs.
“Babar is in Good Form, He Should Keep Doing What He Does Best”
When asked about his advice for Babar Azam, de Villiers stated that Babar is already in good form and should continue doing what he does best—scoring runs. He highlighted that Babar is among the fastest players to 6,000 ODI runs, alongside South African great Hashim Amla.
Captaincy Pressure is Off, Time to Focus on Runs
De Villiers acknowledged that Babar had been under pressure in recent seasons, especially in Test cricket, where his form declined. However, now that he is no longer the captain, he has the perfect opportunity to focus all his energy on batting. He also encouraged him to support Mohammad Rizwan, who has taken over the leadership role.
“This is the Same Advice I Give My Son”
De Villiers emphasized the importance of staying focused on scoring runs, calling the Champions Trophy a major tournament. He shared that when his own son feels frustrated about his batting, he gives him the same advice: “Just keep scoring runs.”
Praise for Mohammad Rizwan’s Leadership
The former South African skipper also praised Pakistan’s white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan, for his exceptional performance. He specifically mentioned Rizwan’s match-winning knock of 122 runs in a successful 352-run chase*, calling it an incredible effort. De Villiers further pointed out that Rizwan’s strong performances in the tri-series are a positive sign for Pakistan.
With the Champions Trophy approaching, all eyes will be on Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as they lead Pakistan in this high-stakes tournament.
