Here’s the reason why Babar Azam isn’t leading Colombo Strikers

Heres the reason why Babar Azam isnt leading Colombo Strikers
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. — Twitter/@ColomboStrikers
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. — Twitter/@ColomboStrikers

Chaminda Vaas, the bowling coach of Colombo Strikers, has make clear why Babar Azam was not picked because the franchise’s captain within the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL).

Vaas, in an interview with The Hindustan Occasions, stated the Pakistan skipper most popular to focus solely on his batting, a choice that the crew administration revered.

Since Babar didn’t want to lead the Strikers, the administration picked Niroshan Dickwella because the captain — a transfer that drew criticism from the trendy batter’s followers.

“Babar wished to play simply as a batter and we revered his resolution. Niroshan Dickwella is our captain. If you happen to take Babar Azam, everyone knows that he’s the primary batsman on the earth and the best way he performs and contributes to the crew is superb,” Vaas stated.

The previous Sri Lankan fast stated Babar’s presence within the crew was an excellent studying alternative for the squad’s children.

“All the children can be taught a lot from him. I am so excited to see him play within the Lanka Premier League. Other than him, there’s Naseem Shah. A prime bowler on the earth, and dealing with him alongside (Matheesha) Pathirana is nice,” he added.

The Pakistani skipper obtained the participant of the match award for his superb 59-run knock, serving to his aspect beat B-Love Kandy by 27 runs, registering their first win within the event on Monday.

Babar’s efficiency impressed skipper Dickwella, who instructed his crew to observe the Pakistani’s instance as he stood his floor regardless of difficult circumstances.

“Study from the very best. He didn’t surrender. It was not straightforward to bat on that wicket and he was there until the top. That inning gave us an excellent rating,” Dickwella added.

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