Watch: Pakistani head coach Saqlain Mushtaq weaves magic with ball in fascinating netting session with Babar Azam

In the history of Pakistani cricket, not many players will have a legendary status higher than Saqlain Mushtaq. The Pakistan side’s head coach for the 2021 T20 World Cup is arguably the greatest spinner the Men in Green has ever produced.

As for the present time, Babar Azam is on his way to becoming one of the best hitters to come out of the country. The Pakistan captain has firmly established himself as one of the best players in the world right now.

For cricket fans, especially in Pakistan, it would have been a dream to see Babar and Saqlain play together. This T20 World Cup has given fans the best chance of seeing them in the same locker room as they share a captain-coach relationship for the mega event.

In a sight that captivated the minds of cricket fans around the world, Mushtaq turned back the years to weave his magic with the ball into the nets to help the batters prepare to face off against Afghanistan.

In a fascinating clip shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mushtaq was able to see his leg spider bowling towards Babar, sparking a riveting battle on the training ground.

PCB captioned the video, “Saqlain vs Babar! Saqlain Mushtaq in full swing,”

Watch Saqlain Mushtaq bowl to Babar Azam in the nets

Mushtaq was appointed Pakistan’s interim head coach for the showpiece after Mishabh-Ul-Haq resigned just a month before the event. Along with Mushtaq, former Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden and ex-South African pacesetter Vernon Philander join the coaching staff as batting and bowling consultants.

Pakistan have made a dream start to their T20 World Cup campaign with consecutive wins against India and New Zealand in their first two matches. The 2009 champions seem all set to qualify for the semi-finals.