Fakhar Zaman Humorous Refusal to Mention Babar Azam Amid Controversial Tweet and PCB Fallout
Fakhar Zaman, the Pakistan opener, humorously refused to say Babar Azam's name during a recent interview. In a viral video circulating on social media, Zaman was sitting with fellow Pakistan players Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. His playful remark added to the fun atmosphere of the new conversation.
When asked if Babar Azam could play for Lahore Qalandars in the PSL one day, Fakhar Zaman jokingly told the interviewer not to mention Babar’s name. The playful exchange lightened the mood and all players, including Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, shared a laugh over the humorous moment.
Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are all part of the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League. Shaheen Afridi, the team’s captain, led Qalandars to victory in the PSL in both 2022 and 2023, making two successful seasons under his leadership.
Fakhar Zaman, the Pakistan opener, recently sparked controversy with a tweet on X in support of Babar Azam. In his post, he urged the board to back Babar instead of dropping him due to his poor form. He compared the situation to India’s decision not to drop Virat Kohli during his dip in form.
It’s concerning to hear suggestions about dropping Babar Azam. India didn’t bench Virat Kohli during his rough stretch between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively. If we are considering sidelining our premier batsman, arguably the best Pakistan…
— Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) October 13, 2024
The PCB didn’t appreciate Zaman’s comments and immediately dropped him from the ODI series in Australia. PCB chief Mohan Naqvi explained that Zaman’s exclusion was due to his controversy even though he was an active cricketer at the time.
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