Arthur looked back at Babar’s rise and highlighted how quickly the Pakistan star developed around 2017. At that time, Babar was widely seen as one of the world’s top batters across the formats. However, the right-handed batter has been struggling for over three to four years.
The former South African cricketer didn’t mention the exact reason for Babar’s struggles but pointed towards the huge pressure and responsibility that come with leading Pakistan. He feels the demands of captaincy may have affected Babar’s development and performance.
Captaincy pressure hurt Babar Azam’s growth?
Mickey Arthur said on the 'talkSPORT Cricket' podcast, 'I don’t know what has happened over this period, but he certainly hasn’t developed the way many expected. Whether the power or pressure of captaincy has affected him, I cannot say because I haven’t been there. But it has been sad to see him stand still, as his game hasn’t developed. He has the talent to keep taking his game forward, yet somehow it has remained stagnant. I would love to understand why.”
Arthur is hopeful that the high-profile series will give Babar Azam the spark he needs to regain his confidence and once again show the quality that made him once the modern-era superstar.
❌ "It's been sad to see him stand still. His game hasn't developed."⭐️ "I'm hoping something just triggers in him, because there is a world-class player there."Mickey Arthur reflects on a difficult couple of years with the bat for captain Babar Azam ? #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/Wbcdyy9wh7
— talkSPORT Cricket (@Cricket_TS) August 26, 2026
He also slammed the Pakistan system, describing the setup as average and suggesting that it fails to build an environment where players can achieve long-term success and reach their full potential.
Rain delays toss at Lord’s
England has won their last four Test matches at Lord's, with their last defeat coming in the 2023 Ashes. But Babar’s return is a big boost for Pakistan in the second Test at Lord’s.
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