HBL PSL 2026: Babar Azam admits he has yet to fully meet fans’ expectations

Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam acknowledged that he has yet to fully meet fans' high expectations, despite his team's victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the second phase of the HBL PSL 2026. Azam praised Iftikhar Ahmed's exceptional all-round performance, which was crucial for their win, noting Iftikhar's experience with both bat and ball. Conversely, Hyderabad Kingsmen's head coach Jason Gillespie admitted his team's batting line-up had underperformed, leading to their fourth consecutive loss. Gillespie emphasized the need for batting improvement and expressed optimism for young batter Saeem Ayub's return to form. He also confirmed that key player Glenn Maxwell would soon join the squad, raising hopes for a turnaround in the Kingsmen's upcoming matches.