Babar Azam Enters 16,000-Run Club But Short-Ball Vulnerabilities Persist
· Sports · NDTV Sports, Times of India
Pakistan batter Babar Azam has crossed the milestone of 16,000 international runs across formats. Despite reaching the elite scoring milestone, analysts noted that his recurring struggles against short-pitched bowling continue to surface. Virat Kohli's existing world records across batting formats remain untouched by the latest milestones. Azam joins former teammate Inzamam-ul-Haq among Pakistan's top-tier run-scorers in international cricket.
Why it matters
Babar Azam's milestone marks a significant personal achievement, though his technical vulnerability against short balls remains a talking point for Pakistan's batting lineup.
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