Babar Azam Falls for 12 in Domestic Cricket Return

News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam endured a disappointing return to domestic cricket after a seven-year hiatus. He failed to make a significant impact during the President’s Trophy match.
Representing OGDCL, the star batsman was once again dismissed by a short-pitched delivery, managing to score only 12 runs in the first innings before returning to the pavilion.
The dismissal highlights a recurring vulnerability against the short ball that has plagued the premier batter in recent international fixtures.
Playing in the domestic circuit was viewed as an opportunity for the national skipper to regain peak form and refine his technical approach away from the intense spotlight of international bilateral series.
For Pakistan’s cricketing hierarchy, the performance of senior players in domestic fixtures carries immense weight as selectors evaluate squad depth and player readiness for upcoming international assignments. Domestic tournaments serve as the primary crucible for identifying technical flaws and restoring batter confidence under competitive match conditions.
Babar Azam will look to rectify these technical missteps in the subsequent innings of the match, aiming to utilize the domestic platform to rebuild momentum and silence ongoing scrutiny regarding his recent form against disciplined short-pitched bowling.