Babar Azam is not trusted by his people, this Pakistani said a big thing when compared to Virat, Root, Smith, and Williamson
It seems that former Pakistan opener Salman Butt does not believe in Babar Azam's ability. Because, if he had, he would never have given the kind of statement that he has given. Salman Butt has objected to the comparison of Babar Azam with Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith or Kane Williamson. He said that it would not be right to do so because Babar Azam could be Pakistan's best batsman, not more than that. Now when people associated with Pakistan cricket do not think that Babar Azam is capable of being included in the Fab Four, then what can others say?
Salman Butt's statement on Babar Azam has been in the news ever since it came out. The reason for it being in the news is clear it is not right to compare Babar Azam with Virat, Root, Smith, or Williamson. Salman Butt has said that Babar Azam is nowhere near where Virat, Root, Smith or Williamson are standing. In Salman Butt's eyes, Babar Azam is only Pakistan's number one batsman.
However, on one hand, Salman Butt has made headlines by not considering Babar Azam to be equal to Virat, Root, Smith, or Williamson. On the other hand, during the practice session in Faisalabad, Babar Azam's name was heard echoing in the entire stadium. This also shows the popularity of Babar Azam in Pakistan. Salman Butt has also described Babar as Pakistan's number one batsman in his statement.
Babar Azam is currently desperate to play in Pakistan's domestic tournament Champions Cup. For this, he was seen training in Faisalabad. All the big players of Pakistan are playing in the Champions Cup.
Babar Azam is currently facing a lot of criticism for his poor form in red-ball cricket. Amidst these criticisms, the news of him being removed from white ball captaincy is also in the news.