RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Babar Azam has an opportunity to answer all the questions from Pakistan coach Mike Hesson over his technique and skillset in Twenty20 cricket in three matches against South Africa from Tuesday.

Babar, who needs only nine runs to break Rohit Sharma’s all-time record of 4,231 runs in men's T20 internationals, hasn't been selected in the format since December. In that time, Pakistan has played 26 T20s.

Babar has 4,223 runs at an average of 39.83, but Hesson had concerns over his strike rate of 129.22. He also wanted improvement in Babar’s technique.

Since taking over in July, Hesson has favored Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman for the top three batting slots.

Without Babar, Pakistan won a home series against Bangladesh before losing 2-1 in Banglades

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