Shane Watson warns India over Babar Azam’s form ahead of Cricket World Cup clash with Pakistan
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson is confident that Pakistan skipper Babar Azam will return to his best form when his side takes on arch-rivals India this weekend in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Azam has had a poor start in the ongoing 50-over World Cup in India, having managed just scores of five and 10 in Pakistan’s first two games of the tournament. So, um, Babar Azam, even the first couple of balls that he faced, you can see he’s getting in really good positions,” Watson said on Star Sports after Pakistan’s six-wicket win on Tuesday. Sometimes you’re just not so much out of touch because he’s not even more badly you just out of runs.” open image in gallery Babar Azam looks back after being dismissed open image in gallery India’s captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam during captain’s press conference on the eve of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad Dasgupta, who was also on the broadcast panel with Watson, pointed out that with other Pakistani batters now delivering for the side, Azam will be able to walk out to bat with less pressure and will be able to express his game with more freedom.