Shaheen Backs Babar Ahead Of ODI Series Against South Africa

Shaheen Backs Babar Ahead Of ODI Series Against South Africa

Newly appointed ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi backed veteran batter Babar Azam ahead of Pakistan’s three-match one-day international series against South Africa national cricket team, praising his return to form. Afridi said that though every cricketer goes through rough patches, Babar has shown his quality with a recent good innings and remains a key player for Pakistan. He emphasised that a senior player’s contributions often set the team up for victories. The series, beginning in Faisalabad, marks Babar’s comeback after a brief slump and Afridi’s leadership in ODIs