Babar Azam is ideal role model for young batters: Abdullah Shafique

Young batter, Abdullah Shafique, aims to emulate and follow in the footsteps of Pakistan captain, Babar Azam.

While speaking with a cricket website, Shafique pointed out that Babar’s work ethic and dedication to the game is the reason for Pakistan captain’s success as a batter.

“In my view, if there is one ideal role model for young batters in Pakistan whether they are part of the senior team or not, then that must be Babar Azam. To watch Babar’s hard-work and dedication to his game is an education. This is next level stuff and something all of us can and continue to learn from him. He works harder and puts in extra work in net sessions as well which is a real eye-opener for all of us,” Shafique said.

As Shafique explains, Babar is always happy to offer advice and work with younger players to help them improve their game. For Shafique, Babar is not just a role model, but also a mentor.

“As for me, if I face any difficulty in my batting, I have no problems in approaching him for advice. Babar’s personality is such that if anyone goes to him for advice, whether young or experienced, he goes out of his way to explain and has no issues in working with them to help them improve their game. I have learnt a lot from him, and it is my aim to emulate Babar in the way he consistently performs for Pakistan,” he concluded.