Pakistani star batter Babar Azam has decided to take a short break from cricket after discussions with team management, media reports have claimed.

 

The management advised Babar to take some time away from matches to focus on his game, the reports have said. Following that advice, the former Pakistan captain will not take part in the ongoing National T20 Cup.

 

The management did not ask Babar to feature in the tournament. As a result, he informed Lahore Whites about his unavailability for the competition.

 

Reports also say Babar has already started working on his batting in training sessions. He has begun practicing in the nets with individual coaches as he prepares for upcoming challenges.

 

His current focus remains on improving his batting and getting ready for the Pakistan Super League. Reports suggest he has started working to restore aspects of his earlier batting technique.

 

Babar has faced criticism over his form across formats since 2023. In T20 cricket, much of the discussion has centered on his strike rate.

 

During the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Babar scored 91 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 128.

 

Despite the criticism, Babar remains one of Pakistan’s most important batters. He will return to action in the Pakistan Super League, where he will open the batting for Peshawar Zalmi.