Babar Azam’s Wicket-Keeping Role? Coach Hesson Clears the Air

Recent speculation surrounding Babar Azam’s future in the Pakistan T20I team has been put to rest by head coach Mike Hesson. Rumors suggested that Hesson had asked the star batsman to consider taking up wicket-keeping duties to secure his place in the T20I squad, a claim Hesson has firmly denied.

Hesson Refutes Claims, Supports Babar

Hesson addressed the circulating rumors, emphasizing his respect for Babar Azam and dismissing the idea as completely untrue. “It’s not the way to treat a senior player,” Hesson stated, clearly indicating his disapproval of the suggestion and his commitment to treating his players with respect.

The Future of Babar Azam in T20Is

While the wicket-keeping speculation has been debunked, questions still linger about Babar Azam’s role and position within the evolving Pakistan T20I side. With the team exploring different strategies and combinations, Babar’s place remains a topic of discussion among cricket fans and analysts.