Mohammad Yousuf gives Babar Azam key advice before comeback

Former Pakistan batting great urges star batter to fix technical flaws and seek specialist coaching in England or Australia to rediscover his best form.

Former Pakistan captain and batting legend Mohammad Yousuf has offered crucial advice to Babar Azam ahead of the star batter’s anticipated return to first-class cricket, urging him to address technical weaknesses before stepping back into competitive domestic action.

Yousuf believes Babar should not rush his comeback without first identifying and correcting the flaws in his batting technique. He has also recommended that the former Pakistan captain attend a specialist cricket academy in England or Australia, where experienced coaches could help him rebuild his technique and regain confidence.

Sharing his views in a post on social media platform X, Yousuf warned that continued failures in domestic cricket could further damage Babar’s confidence and potentially affect his international career.

The former Pakistan batter stressed that returning to first-class cricket without resolving existing technical problems might put additional pressure on the star player rather than help him recover his lost rhythm.

Instead, Yousuf suggested a more focused approach, involving specialised training under expert coaches in countries renowned for their competitive cricket environments and professional coaching facilities.

Despite his concerns, Yousuf expressed strong confidence in Babar’s abilities, describing him as one of Pakistan’s finest cricketing talents. He maintained that the right guidance, combined with focused hard work, could help the 31-year-old batter rediscover the form that once made him one of the most dependable players in international cricket.

Interestingly, Yousuf revealed that he had offered the same advice to Babar around four years ago, but his recommendation did not receive attention at the time.

His latest remarks have brought renewed attention to Babar’s batting struggles and the importance of addressing technical issues before making a comeback.

Babar remains one of Pakistan’s most recognised batting stars, and expectations surrounding his return to form remain high. However, Yousuf’s message highlights an important point: rebuilding confidence may require more than simply returning to the crease. A carefully planned technical improvement programme could be the key to helping Babar regain his consistency and return to his best.