LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam has called his team’s defeat at the hands of Lahore Qalandars a wake up call just at the right time as the team failed to deliver with the ball.
After Peshawar Zalmi’s unbeaten run in the HBL PSL 11 came to an end with a six-wicket loss to Lahore Qalandars, captain Babar Azam admitted the setback might serve as a timely reminder ahead of the playoffs.
Commenting on the match, Babar was candid about his side’s shortcomings with the ball. “Sometimes you need a wakeup call, which we got today. We did not execute well as a bowling side,” he said, acknowledging that Lahore’s batting lineup capitalized on Zalmi’s lapses.
He also defended young bowler Ali Raza, who endured a difficult outing. “You have to be patient with the youngsters because their plans can be derailed when they are being attacked. As a captain you have to give them confidence,” Babar explained, stressing the importance of backing emerging talent even in high-pressure situations.
