Melbourne (Daily Pakistan Online) – In a candid piece of advice, former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has suggested that Babar Azam should follow the example of Virat Kohli to rediscover his form. Ponting believes that taking a short break from cricket, as Kohli did, could be key for Babar to reset and return to his best.
Ponting, speaking to Geo News, explained that Kohli’s decision to step away from the game helped him refresh and come back stronger. He recommended that Babar also take some time off to recharge, focusing on a full recovery of his form and confidence.
On a broader note, Ponting also expressed concern over Pakistan’s frequent captaincy changes, noting the instability created by rotating captains between Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, and now Mohammad Rizwan. He stressed that such constant shifts in leadership can undermine a team’s stability, especially in white-ball cricket.