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'Please listen now': Yousuf's blunt advice to Babar Azam amid batting slump

Mohammad Yousuf has strongly advised Babar Azam to seek specialized coaching in Australia or South Africa rather than playing domestic red-ball matches while dealing with a prolonged batting slump. Babar recently struggled during a run chase in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka and is facing further scrutiny over his participation in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ahead of an upcoming Test series against the same opponent.

Yousuf argued that addressing technical flaws away from first-class competition is essential to protect the star player's confidence and career trajectory. The 32-year-old has managed only one century across three years in one-day internationals after stepping down from the captaincy following the 2023 World Cup, though figures like Waqar Younis and Imad Wasim have recently defended him amid widespread public and media pressure.

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