Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam believes Saim Ayub is a 'special talent' and is just one innings away from 'getting back on track'.

In his last 11 T20I innings, Saim hasn't been able to score 40+ runs whilst batting at the top of the order. 

Following Pakistan's close win in the final T20I against New Zealand, Babar acknowledged Saim is struggling at the moment but believes it won't take much for him to turn things around.

"Saim is extremely talented. The way he changes the game in the first six overs is commendable," said Babar [as quoted by Cricket Pakistan].

"He's struggling but I feel he just needs one innings to get going. Sometimes you need to give some extra time to special talents like him. Hopefully, he will do well in the future."

Babar also admitted that Usman Khan needs some margin and has made an effort in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

"See, you have to give margin. The thing about the Pakistan team is that there is pressure," said Babar.

"I know that Usman has left so many things, so all of that would be in the back of his mind. But he has made every effort.

"Look, as a player, whenever you make a debut, you try to stabilize your innings after 2 innings, but the kind of intent he showed, which was also required from him. Performing is not in anyone's control. On the day that it is your day, you will perform," he added.