Star Pakistani batter Babar Azam is widely regarded as one of the most talented players to have ever represented Pakistan.
The former captain has established himself as a key figure in ODI cricket, frequently drawing comparisons with some of the best modern-day batters.
His consistent performances in the 50-over format earned him a top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for several years, until Shubman Gill recently overtook him.
However, a closer analysis of Babar’s performances against spin bowling highlights a noticeable change in his form.
Before December 2021, Babar maintained an impressive average of 51.72 and a strike rate of 88.49 when facing spin in ODIs. His record against away spin was even more remarkable, with an average of 143.33 and a strike rate of 91.00.
Since January 2022, however, Babar’s form against spin has taken a sharp decline.
His overall average has dropped to 21.80, with a strike rate of 67.65. Against spin, his average has plummeted to 65.20, while his strike rate stands at 90.05.
