In Viral Video, Simon Doull, Aamer Sohail Clash Over Babar Azam’s Strike-Rate On-Air. Watch | Cricket News

Pakistan captain Babr Azam is not part of the continuing T20I sequence towards Afghanistan, but he has been the topic of raging matters within the commentary field. During the second T20I between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Sunday, Babar’s ‘strike-rate’ was introduced up within the commentary field once more, resulting in an intense dialogue between Simon Doull and Aamer Sohail. The two former cricketers did not budge from voicing their opinions whereas commentating on the match. While Doull stated he most popular strike-rates, Sohail went for averages.

The dialogue between the 2 resulted in a viral video that has been extensively shared and debated on social media by followers.

Giving a agency opinion on Babar, Doull known as him one of the best No. 3 batter on the planet.

“Babar Azam is hands down the best #3 batsman in the world. He should not open for Pakistan. Saim and Haris should open with Rizwan in T20Is.” he stated.

Aamer Sohail and Simon Doull throughout commentary. Average vs strike-rate #AFGvPAK pic.twitter.com/bQuqUtjjrb

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“The T20 teams are selected on the basis of averages and not strike-rates. The averages are more important than strike-rates,” Sohail argued.

Sohail then stated that the best T20 batters on the planet, be it Chris Gayle or AB de Villiers, have had comparatively decrease strike-rates however greater averages.

“I don’t care about the strike rate, I look for the average. If you talk about the best players in T20I like Chris Gayle and AB De Villiers, what is the strike rate between 135 and 137?” Aamer asserted.

Doull than corrected him saying Gayle’s strike-rate is 158 and De Villiers’ is 145. Sohail then claimed that the South African batter’s strike-rate is definitely 137 in T20 internationals.

“What’s Babar’s strike rate?” Doull then requested Sohail who did not totally reply the query. The former Pakistan star stated, “last time I checked….” and concluded his level earlier than mentioning the strike-rate.