Salman Butt Slams Critics of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam's Strike Rates

The debate surrounding strike rates in T20 cricket continues to rage, with former Pakistan opener Salman Butt taking aim at critics who lack experience in international cricket. Butt's comments come in the wake of criticism directed at Virat Kohli and Pakistan captain Babar Azam for their perceived slow strike rates.

Butt argues that strike rate is a result of a process, and that batters develop a muscle memory for responding to different deliveries over time. He criticizes those who have not achieved significant success in international cricket for commenting on strike rates, saying that they lack the necessary experience to make informed judgments.

Butt also highlights the importance of adapting to different situations in T20 cricket. He notes that Babar Azam and Kohli are both capable of scoring quickly when necessary, but that they also recognize the value of building an innings and playing according to the conditions.

Butt's comments echo those of Babar Azam, who recently stated that he cannot bat like younger players such as Saim Ayub, and that Ayub cannot bat like him. Azam emphasizes that each batter has their own strengths and weaknesses, and that it is important to play to their own abilities.

Pakistan's consistent performance in T20 international cricket is a testament to their ability to adapt to different conditions and play to their strengths. They have reached the semi-finals of six out of eight T20 World Cups, and were runners-up in 2007 and 2022.

Despite their success, Pakistan has faced setbacks in recent tournaments. In the 2022 T20 World Cup final, they lost to England after an injury to Shaheen Afridi forced them to use a spinner in a crucial over.

Babar Azam acknowledges the mistakes that have cost Pakistan in recent tournaments, and says that the team is working to overcome them. He believes that Pakistan has the potential to win the T20 World Cup, and that they will be looking to make a strong showing in the upcoming edition of the tournament.

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