Wasim Akram drops 'Tendulkar-Lara' mention in Babar Azam takedown plan

Cricket legend Wasim Akram, during a local TV show, was asked by a fan regarding his strategy if he were to bowl against Pakistan and Peshawar Zalmi ace batter Babar Azam.

While Akram didn't elaborate on specific plans, he mentioned starting with attacking lines against Babar, similar to his approach against Tendulkar and Lara.

“Babar is a very good player. He is among the three best batters in the world right now and he plays proper cricketing shots. Had he been a pinch hitter, then the bowler would know that he has a chance to get him out. But Babar...for players like Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar, it was difficult to bowl to them because they play good shots against good deliveries and hence gives you lesser opportunities to dismiss them. These are technically-good batters. But yes, bowl attacking lines in the first few overs just to check whether they are set on that particular track,” he said.

Babar, who is leading Peshawar Zalmi, in PSL 9, has been outstanding with 330 runs in five matches, including a remarkable 111 not out against Islamabad United.