Babar Azam has ended speculation surrounding his preferred batting position in the T20s by stating he will be opening the innings for the Pakistan cricket team.

The former Pakistan captain made this announcement during a post-toss interview at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, with Babar stressing that his decision was motivated by the team’s structural needs rather than personal ambition.

Babar Azam outlined his role with clarity, saying “This position suits me” and acknowledging there would be differing opinions. He attributed his choice to the best position for him where he could contribute most effectively.

Commenting on Babar Azam’s statement, panelists from Har Lamha Purjosh expressed that this batting position aligns with his natural form of scoring runs. Basit Ali argued that Babar should have made this announcement before the start of the T20 World Cup.

The Pakistan cricket team is now set to field a strong lineup with Babar Azam leading the charge, but some experts wonder why he was kept at the 4th position in the mega event. The implications of this decision will become clearer as the tournament progresses.