The Pakistan cricket team’s former captain, Babar Azam, is often compared to the Indian team’s legendary batsman, Virat Kohli. As a result, Babar’s fans frequently refer to him as ‘King’ in the same vein as Kohli. Recently, Babar made a significant statement about being called ‘King’. To understand what Babar said, let’s dive into the details.
Currently, the Pakistan team is playing a tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand on home soil. The final match of the series is scheduled to take place on February 14 between Pakistan and New Zealand. Prior to this, Pakistan played the third one-day international against South Africa, where they successfully chased down 353 runs to secure a spot in the final. However, Babar Azam failed to make a significant impact in this match, scoring only 23 runs off 19 balls with the help of four fours.
After the match, Babar addressed the issue of being referred to as ‘King’. He explicitly stated that he does not want to be called ‘King’ as he has not yet reached that level. Additionally, Babar discussed his position in the team, saying, “Firstly, please reduce the use of terms like ‘King’. I am not a king, I haven’t reached that stage yet. There are new roles for me now.”
His statement sparked a reaction from fans on social media, with one fan tweeting:
It’s worth noting that Pakistan played the first match of the tri-series against New Zealand, where Babar scored only 10 runs before getting out. In the second match against South Africa, Babar again failed to impress, scoring 23 runs. Fans are now hoping that he will bounce back in the final against New Zealand.
Series Overview
The tri-series has been an exciting tournament so far, with all teams giving their best performances. Pakistan’s victory over South Africa has set the stage for an thrilling final against New Zealand. The team’s fans are eagerly waiting to see if Babar Azam will regain his form and lead the team to victory.
Expectations from Babar Azam
As one of the most talented batsmen in the world, Babar Azam has a lot of expectations on his shoulders. His fans believe in his capabilities and are confident that he will make a strong comeback soon. With the final match just around the corner, all eyes are on Babar to see if he can rise to the occasion and prove his mettle as a top-class batsman.