Play as per demand of situation, don’t care about run rate: Babar Azam

F.P. Report

LAHORE: Captain of Pakistan cricket team, Babar Azam has said that he plays as per demand of the situation and don’t care much about the run rat.

Responding to criticism regarding his batting strike rate, he said that he tries to perform to best of his abilities but yet some critics remain in search for instance to criticize him.

Babar Azam and maintained that he always intends to win the match for his team rather concentrating on his personal interests during the match.

“You cannot satisfy someone all the time, I am only focused on how to win matches for my team. How I have to build the innings, and how I have to maintain my strike rate, is my concern,” Azam said.

“See, strike rate is a different story, building an innings, and winning a match are two different things. When you win a match, then both things are covered,” he added.

The star batter emphasized that he adapts his batting style according to the match situation, as some matches require a cautious approach.

“Sometimes you cannot play freely because you have to build the innings, and you have wickets in hand, you can play with a 200-strike rate as well,” Azam stated.

Babar Azam also explained that every player has a different approach and role, but some people always take issue with his batting style.

“I cannot understand why people have issues with my strike rate, they will say it is 150. It should be 170. If I play with 170, they will say it should have been 200. Every player has his own playing style, I don’t like to compare myself with anyone.”