Talk surrounding former national team skipper Babar Azam’s signature cover drive also echoed during the ICC World Test Championship final. South Africa and Australia are facing off in the final of the prestigious tournament at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, and the contest has reached a gripping stage.During this high-stakes encounter, English commentator Nasser Hussain pointed out technical shortcomings that led to the dismissals of Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne and South African player Ryan Rickelton, noting that both were undone while attempting the same stroke.
Nasser Hussain remarked, “Sure, the cover drive is a visually delightful shot. Names like Virat Kohli and Babar Azam instantly come to mind.”He referenced South African captain Temba Bavuma as an example of a player with excellent hand-eye coordination when executing his strokes, a quality he felt was lacking in Labuschagne and Rickelton during their dismissals.
It’s worth mentioning that former England cricketer and commentator Nasser Hussain has long been an avid admirer of Babar Azam’s cover drive. Back in 2022, he stated he would use Babar’s iconic shot as an example when coaching young cricketers.
