Babar Azam expresses his frustration after the 53rd round of the SA Tour

Babar Azam He may be the best Pakistani player on the tour of South Africa, but he is not entirely happy with himself. The star batsman has scored three consecutive half-centuries in the ongoing Test series, but frustration persists as he failed to convert any of them into a hundred.

after PakistanStrong comeback On day three at Newlands, Cape Town, Babar shared his thoughts. He admitted that he was disappointed in both rounds, especially his expulsion late in today’s match.

“I’m very disappointed in both rounds. I started well, but I didn’t finish well,” Babar said speaking to ESPNCricinfo. “If you agree, you have to go to a much bigger level. That’s why I was a little upset. There are only 15 minutes left.”

Record-breaking partnership keeps Pakistan in danger

Babar’s opening position with the captain Shan Masoud It was the highlight of Pakistan’s second innings. After bowling 194, the duo shared a historic 205-run partnership – the highest opening stand in Test history while following on.

Babar played fluently for 81 innings before falling to David Bedingham at slip, thanks to a thick edge from a cover drive. The timing of his dismissal has left him visibly frustrated, especially as Pakistan continues to lag behind South Africa With 208 runs.

Skipper Shan Masood remained unbeaten with 102 off 166 balls at the end of the third day, with night-watchman Khuran Shahzad keeping him company at the other end.

Circumstances and challenges

Babar spoke about the pitch conditions at Newlands, pointing out the differences compared to Centurion.

“The conditions here are different from Centurion,” he explained. “When you come to South Africa, you don’t expect it (the pitch will be very flat). With the new ball, it was a bit difficult, but once you settled down and built a partnership, it became easier.”

However, he warned that Day 4 could be tough with the left arm Keshav Maharaj Comes into play.

“There are some rough patches; I’ve seen a couple of overs from Maharaj to Shan that got some spin and bounce. So the spinner is a big challenge for the batsman. But against a fast bowler, if you’re stable, just play your normal game.”

The story of Babar’s return

Babar’s return to red-ball cricket has been impressive, especially after he was left out of Pakistan’s squad at home to England last year. Reflecting on that phase, Babar spoke openly about the mental challenges he faced.

“Things change in life all the time,” he said. “I learned a lot during that time (of poor form) when I couldn’t do what I wanted to do, when I couldn’t do the things people expected of me.”

Despite a string of recent fifties, Babar is still chasing a long-awaited century. His determination to spend time at the crease is evident.

“I kept telling myself to stay calm, believe that my ability and hard work would be justified, and try to enjoy myself. But what was really important was spending time on the field, and fortunately (that happened),” the series added.

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