Last Update: January 07, 2023, 13:50 IST
Babar Azam’s befitting reply to journalist
A reporter tried to put Babar in an awkward position but the 28-year-old Pakistan skipper handled it with humour.
Sarfaraz Ahmed’s brilliant century saved Pakistan from a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the second match.Ra Karachi Test. Chasing 319, the former skipper hit his foursth In Test form the hosts scored 304 for 9 in the final innings of the game, which resulted in a draw. Thus, the two-match series ended without any result and the trophy was shared between the two teams.
The lack of success in the last two Test series at home has put pressure on captain Babar Azam. He has been on the radar of journalists recently as he is often questioned during pressers. One such incident was shown after the conclusion of season 2.Ra On Friday’s Test in Karachi, a reporter tried to put Babar in an awkward position but the 28-year-old Pakistan captain handled it with humour.
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,How many people are going to lose grip on your team? The series of friendship is going on in the Pakistan team. (People are saying that you are losing your grip on the team. Also, your friendship is dying in Pakistan.) Cricket Team).
“Ever since Shahid Afridi has come in, he has changed the vice-captaincy in ODIs, with Shan Masood coming in to play the role. Now it is being said that soon the Test captaincy will also be taken away from you.
Babur said with a mocking smile on his face,Sir, ye aapko pata hoga kiski kaptaani kiski pass jaa rahi hai (Sir, you will know to whom the captaincy will go). My job is to perform in the field and make my team perform as well.
A journalist told Babar Azam that he was going to lose his Test captaincy and here’s what he said 😳 He also said that Shahid Afridi removed Shadab Khan’s wicket from limited overs. What is happening in the press these days? #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/pN5TFSWX9O
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 6, 2023
Babar Azam had recently taken his team to the final of T20. World Cup 2022 where they lost to England at the MCG. But as the format changed, the team faced a reality check while hosting England in a 3-match series. Ben Stokes & Co. thrashed the hosts 3-0, raising endless questions about Babar’s captaincy and team management.
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Amidst all this, newly-appointed PCB chief Najam Sethi named Shahid Afridi as the interim chief selector. The former skipper made a few changes soon after taking charge, including dropping Shadab Khan from the ODIs.
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