Islamabad, April 19 -- Peshawar Zalmi's spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed believes that Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam is just one solid knock away from regaining his lost form and confidence.

Since finishing 2022 on a high, Babar has struggled to find consistency and has been unable to deliver impactful performances across formats. As his bat remains largely silent, the 29-year-old has drawn widespread criticism from fans and former cricketers alike.

Amid his lean patch, questions have been raised about Babar's place in the national side. However, Mushtaq Ahmed has backed the star batter to bounce back and rediscover his best form.

"Thirty or forty runs mean nothing for Babar. He needs a big knock, not 70 or 80, but a hundred, an...