Ricky Ponting has recently said that Babar Azam is yet to reach his peak. Former Australia legend believes that there is still room for improvement for Babar Azam. Speaking to the ICC digital the Pakistan batter has reacted to the same and said how it boosts his confidence.
Ponting on Babar Azam
Babar Azam recently became the winner of the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year for the first time and ODI Cricketer of the Year for the second consecutive year. After that former Australia captain Ricky Ponting spoke in detail on Babar Azam’s potential. He predicted, “He’s probably not (at his peak). Most batters come into their prime in the start of their early thirties.” He further added, “You look at where Steve Smith and (David) Warner and those guys have been. Steve Smith is probably playing as well as he’s ever played now, along with guys like Kane Williamson as well in their early thirties.”
According to Ponting, “I think Babar’s still got a little bit of improvement to come, which is a pretty scary thought with what he’s been able to do, pretty much across all three formats over the last three, four years. I love watching him play. I think there’s some room for improvement, let’s hope we see it.”
Babar Azam reacts
No wonder Babar Azam was elated to know about this. He told ICC Digital,”When such a huge player passes positive comments, it adds to your confidence and you have it in your mind that such a huge player is talking good about you.”
He further explained and hoped,”Because these players have been through a similar stage so they know what mindset I have. They have been through similar scenarios and have knowledge of the game…So yes, I try to take these comments in a positive way and try to produce my best.”
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