Mike Hesson discusses Babar Azam’s strike rate and team changes

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson addressed concerns about Babar Azam’s low strike rate ahead of their Super Eight match against New Zealand, highlighting his struggles in the Big Bash League. Despite his poor performance, Hesson emphasized Babar’s role in stabilizing the team during challenging moments, noting strategic decisions in recent matches, including dropping Shaheen Afridi and adjusting batting order. Hesson also clarified a viral video incident involving Salman Ali Agha, stating it was misinterpreted. Pakistan will face New Zealand on Saturday on the same pitch used for the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match.

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