Simon Doull checks in on ‘unwell’ Babar Azam

Doull got a lot of angry reactions from Babar fans due to his criticism of Zalmi skipper

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Simon Doull had a one on one conversation with Babar Azam on Sunday morning before the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United.

Simon cleared the air with Babar, who missed out on Zalmi’s last game due to fever.

Babar was criticised by Doull for slowing down to complete his maiden PSL century during the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday.

Doull got a lot of angry reactions from Babar fans due to his criticism of Zalmi skipper.

"I don’t need to say what was said but it was good. Lots of respect from both sides and it was really good. He [Babar] wasn’t feeling at his best," Doull said.

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The Kiwi commentator opened up about his criticism of Babar on Saturday and said that he wants the Pakistan captain to be best batsman in the world and leave the fab four (Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Joe Root) behind.

"When I talk about Babar, I talk about his intent. I have said it a year ago, forget about fab four, he is the top one for me. He was the best player in the world. This is the sort of tournament he should be dominating in my opinion. It is just an opinion," Doull said.

"He should be dominating these bowling attacks. Not with a strike rate of 120 or 130. I loved his batting and intent today. That’s my point. I love watching him play. He should be saying to bowlers, ‘I am the Pakistan captain and you get me at your own peril, I will dominate you’," he added.