{"id":264495,"date":"2025-03-22T14:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T14:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/22\/now-pressure-will-be-on-babar-and-rizwan-basit-ali-gives-technical-guidance-to-babar-azam-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T14:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T14:46:13","slug":"now-pressure-will-be-on-babar-and-rizwan-basit-ali-gives-technical-guidance-to-babar-azam-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/22\/now-pressure-will-be-on-babar-and-rizwan-basit-ali-gives-technical-guidance-to-babar-azam-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Now pressure will be on Babar and Rizwan&#8217;: Basit Ali gives technical guidance to Babar Azam | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-119344146,imgsize-43044,width-400,resizemode-4\/119344146.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&#8216;Now pressure will be on Babar and Rizwan&#8217;: Basit Ali gives technical guidance to Babar Azam | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India\" title=\"&#8216;Now pressure will be on Babar and Rizwan&#8217;: Basit Ali gives technical guidance to Babar Azam | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\">\n<div class=\"_s30J clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Former cricketer <!-- -->Basit Ali<!-- --> has shared technical guidance with Pakistan&#8217;s star player <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/babar-azam\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Babar Azam<\/a>. Ali believes Azam will emerge as the &#8220;best batter&#8221; in the forthcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/pakistan-super-league\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Pakistan Super League<\/a> (PSL).<br \/>Following a disappointing performance in the recent <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/icc-champions-trophy\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Champions Trophy<\/a>, Babar&#8217;s position has weakened. Whilst being excluded from the T20I squad against New Zealand, he maintained his place in the ODI team.<br \/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@toisports\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">SUBSCRIBE NOW!<\/a><br \/>As Babar aims to regain his form in the upcoming three ODIs against New Zealand, Basit has offered technical suggestions, advising him to utilise his &#8220;bottom hand&#8221; and adjust his bat positioning.<br \/>&#8220;Babar should reduce his stance. He should also slightly open his bat. His bat is closed, and he should try to use his bottom hand more in the powerplay. Now pressure will be on Babar and Rizwan,&#8221; Basit shared on his YouTube channel.<br \/>Mohammad Rizwan, alongside Babar, was removed from the T20I series in New Zealand. This decision created opportunities for fresh talent in the team.<br \/>The tournament launches on April 11 with Islamabad United facing Lahore Qalandars. Basit has predicted that Babar, representing <!-- -->Peshawar Zalmi<!-- -->, will deliver the finest batting performance in the competition.<br \/>&#8220;Babar Azam will be the best batter in PSL,&#8221; Basit stated.<br \/>Peshawar&#8217;s PSL journey begins against Quetta Gladiators on April 12 at the <!-- -->Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component \" data-pos=\"35\"><i><br \/>Get the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\">IPL 2025<\/a> updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/\">Times of India<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/schedule\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/schedule\">match schedules<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\">team squads<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/kkr-vs-rcb-ipl-2025-live-socre-today-ipl-match-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-scorecard-kolkata-eden-gardens-weather-updates\/liveblog\/119340186.cms\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/kkr-vs-rcb-ipl-2025-live-socre-today-ipl-match-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-scorecard-kolkata-eden-gardens-weather-updates\/liveblog\/119340186.cms\">IPL live scores<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/chennai-super-kings\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/chennai-super-kings\">CSK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/mumbai-indians\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/mumbai-indians\">MI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/royal-challengers-bengaluru\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/royal-challengers-bengaluru\">RCB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/kolkata-knight-riders\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/kolkata-knight-riders\">KKR<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/sunrisers-hyderabad\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/sunrisers-hyderabad\">SRH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/lucknow-super-giants\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/lucknow-super-giants\">LSG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/delhi-capitals\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/delhi-capitals\">DC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/gujarat-titans\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/gujarat-titans\">GT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/punjab-kings\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/punjab-kings\">PBKS<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/rajasthan-royals\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/rajasthan-royals\">RR<\/a>. Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/how-to-watch-ipl-cricket-live-streaming-online\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/how-to-watch-ipl-cricket-live-streaming-online\">how to watch IPL 2025<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/how-to-watch-ipl-cricket-live-streaming-online\/watch-ipl-in-canada-live\/108456904\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/how-to-watch-ipl-cricket-live-streaming-online\/watch-ipl-in-canada-live\/108456904\">Canada<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/how-to-watch-ipl-cricket-live-streaming-online\/watch-ipl-in-usa-live\/108456779\" title=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/how-to-watch-ipl-cricket-live-streaming-online\/watch-ipl-in-usa-live\/108456779\">USA<\/a>.<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 'paid' : 'free' ;\n                    w._sva.setVisitorTraits({\n                    toi_user_subscription_status : prime_user_status\n                        });\n                }\n         if (w._sva && w._sva.setVisitorTraits) {\n                    setAttributes();\n                } else {\n                    w.addEventListener(\"SurvicateReady\", setAttributes);\n          }\n          var s = document.createElement('script');\n          s.src=\"https:\/\/survey.survicate.com\/workspaces\/0be6ae9845d14a7c8ff08a7a00bd9b21\/web_surveys.js\";\n          s.async = true;\n          var e = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];\n          e.parentNode.insertBefore(s, e);\n        })(window);\n      }\n    }\n    window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {};\n    var TimesApps = window.TimesApps;\n    TimesApps.toiPlusEvents = function(config) {\n      var isConfigAvailable = \"toiplus_site_settings\" in f && \"isFBCampaignActive\" in f.toiplus_site_settings && \"isGoogleCampaignActive\" in f.toiplus_site_settings;\n      var isPrimeUser = window.isPrime;\n      var isPrimeUserLayout = window.isPrimeUserLayout;\n      if (isConfigAvailable && !isPrimeUser) {\n        loadGtagEvents(f.toiplus_site_settings.isGoogleCampaignActive);\n        loadFBEvents(f.toiplus_site_settings.isFBCampaignActive);\n        loadSurvicateJs(f.toiplus_site_settings.allowedSurvicateSections);\n      } else {\n          var JarvisUrl=\"https:\/\/jarvis.indiatimes.com\/v1\/feeds\/toi_plus\/site_settings\/643526e21443833f0c454615?db_env=published\";\n          window.getFromClient(JarvisUrl, function(config){\n            if (config) {\n              const allowedSectionSuricate = (isPrimeUserLayout) ? config?.allowedSurvicatePrimeSections : config?.allowedSurvicateSections\n              loadGtagEvents(config?.isGoogleCampaignActive);\n              loadFBEvents(config?.isFBCampaignActive);\n              loadSurvicateJs(allowedSectionSuricate);\n            }\n          })\n      }\n    };\n  })(\n    window,\n    document,\n    'script',\n  );<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/news\/now-pressure-will-be-on-babar-and-rizwan-basit-ali-gives-technical-guidance-to-babar-azam\/articleshow\/119343877.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali has shared technical guidance with Pakistan&#8217;s star player Babar Azam. Ali believes Azam will emerge as the &#8220;best batter&#8221; in the forthcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL).Following a disappointing performance in the recent Champions Trophy, Babar&#8217;s position has weakened. Whilst being excluded from the T20I squad against New Zealand, he [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":264496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-119344146,imgsize-43044,width-400,resizemode-4\/119344146.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[605],"tags":[869,2659,2658,2645,46382,45091,34009,270,2745,273,42229,271,258,2650,1500,95406,35433,1677,272],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264495"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=264495"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264497,"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264495\/revisions\/264497"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/264496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=264495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=264495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=264495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}