Pak vs NZ: Babar Azam should be called back immediately from New Zealand, urges Sarfraz Nawaz
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam. File photo
Pakistan needs Babar for important series ahead so there is a need to allow him proper rest.
The youngsters lack specific techniques to play on bouncy pitches.
Sarfraz advises the bowlers to understand how Tim Southee exploited the conditions.
KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to call back Babar Azam immediately who was ruled out of the T20I series against New Zealand after sustaining an injury.
The star batsman is also doubtful for the first Test against the Kiwis.
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KARACHI: Former test cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz was surprised to see Pakistani batsmen’s inability to handle bounce on the New Zealand pitches.
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Sarfraz urges PCB to call back Babar from New Zealand
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam. File photo
ISLAMABAD: Former Test cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz widely regarded as a pioneer of reverse swing has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to call back Babar Azam from New Zealand so that he could give his injury a proper time to heal.
Talking to ‘The News’ from London Sunday, Sarfraz said it was a risky affair to expose Babar who is down with a thumb fracture.
“He should be called back immediately from New Zealand and allowed to take proper rest for the forthcoming home series against South Africa. Risking his injury would be dangerous even in the second Test. I have seen many players who were exposed to competitive cricket prematurely. In any fracture, you need at least one month to recover fully. Complete healing is the main requirement for a high-level competition. Babar is a valuable asset for the national team so proper handling of his injury is need of the hour.”
Sarfraz Nawaz suggests complete rest for Babar Azam
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Sarfraz Nawaz suggests complete rest for Babar Azam in NZ tour
Former Pakistan cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz has suggested that national team captain Babar Azam should not participate in the ongoing New Zealand tour and take complete rest to recover properly,
The 72-year-old urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to not risk Babar’s injury and send the player back to Pakistan.
“He should be called back immediately from New Zealand and allowed to take proper rest for the forthcoming home series against South Africa,” Sarfraz said.
Babar had fractured his thumb last week during a practice session in Queenstown that ruled him out of the three-match Twenty20 International series.
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