New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Pakistan batting coach Mike Smith has backed Babar Azam despite the batter's recent struggles for a big score, insisting there is no cause for concern as the team prepares for Saturday's tri-series final against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament on Tuesday, going down by eight wickets to Sri Lanka in Lahore. Babar top-scored with 29, but Pakistan's batting lineup collapsed for just 110 against their Asian rivals.

Babar has yet to register a half-century in his four innings in the tri-series, accumulating 118 runs. Although the former Pakistan captain has made starts in each outing, he has been unable to convert them into substantial scores.

However, Smith remains unconcerned about B...