Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been an exceptional performer for men in green in all three formats since his debut for Pakistan and is regarded as one of the greatest batters from Pakistan to play in World Cricket. The 28-year-old has been leading the Pakistan team since he took over the captaincy from Sarfraz Ahmed.
There was no doubt about his batting skills in International Cricket, Babar has a total of 30 hundred in all formats of cricket in International cricket, with over 59.17 average in 50 overs format in 98 innings but the Pakistan skipper has been facing criticism regarding his captaincy after he failed to win a single Test at home against England and New Zealand.
Babar Azam will have a huge test in his captaincy skills as they will play Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023 later this year, as his gameplay and captaincy will be crucial for their team in the ICC events. Here Are five times when he gave five savage replies at the press meet.
1.“Of course, we had a discussion. But why would I reveal it in front of everyone?” – Babar Azam in his conversation alongside Virat Kohli
Pakistan team was brilliant under the captaincy of Babar Azam in the T20 World Cup 2021, where they outplayed the Indian team for the first team in the World Cup, where they overcome the Men in Blue by 10 Wickets in their Opening game, after the conclusion of the game, Babar Azam was seen talking alongside then Indian Skipper Virat Kohli, where a journalist asked about his conversation with Indian batting maestro.
“Babar, there have been a lot of questions regarding the series. But a video surfaced during the T20 World Cup, where you and Virat Kohli were spotted chatting. So what did you guys talk about? What did you tell him, or what did he tell you? He is going through a tough time since he has been removed as captain. What did you speak to him about during the World Cup?.” The journalist asked
“Of course, we had a discussion. But why would I reveal it in front of everyone?” Babar Azam said.
Babar Azam has been often compared with one of the modern greats Virat Kohli since his debut in International cricket, as he showed excellent composure at the highest level for his team.
2. How much better do you want? Why not 300? – Babar Azam On His Strike Rate in T20’s
During the post-match press conference during PSL 2023, a journalist questioned the Pakistan skipper about his strike rate in T20 Cricket, for which he has been often criticized before Cricket experts and fans for slowing down after the conclusion of the power play.
Babar gave a hilarious reply and said, “Aur kitna accha [strike rate] chahiye aapko? 300 kar lein? Koshish hai (How much better do you want? Why not 300? I am trying to reach there as well).”
3. “No, we are not signing a lullaby to a child”
Before their game against India in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where they had a rain forecast during the game, the journalist asked Babar Azam about the player’s mood in the camp, as the journalist if the players in his camp are signing ‘rain, rain, go away’.
For Which the Pakistan Skipper Replied to the Journalist “Ham bacche ko koi lorie nahi suna rahe (no, we are not signing a lullaby to a child)”.
But the game went as per the plans, as India came over the top on the Pakistan team in the final over of the game, as the Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli played a blinder of the innings to make a remarkable comeback to win the match.
4. “By the way, I don’t know who you are talking about. I don’t even know” – Babar Azam On Social Media Critics
During their tri-series alongside Bangladesh And New Zealand. The Pakistan Skipper was asked about one of the journalists present at the conference and how he reacts to criticism on the social media name of a prominent personality, to which he gave a savage response.
“By the way, I don’t know who you are talking about. I don’t even know” Babar Azam on Online Critics
Babar Azam has been often criticized for their captaincy skills by prominent cricket experts in Pakistan, for his inability to win the games for his side in the home conditions.
5. I Play Cricket And I Am Not A Gora, Trying To Learn English Time By Time
Babar Azam was criticized for his English-speaking skills and his post-match presentation and the Pakistan skipper has responded to criticism from former cricketer Tanvir Ahmed regarding his English-speaking skills.
I play cricket and I am not a gora, trying to learn English time by time – Babar Azam Replied
The Pakistan Skipper feels that is important for him to play the game rather than trying to learn English to address in Post-match presentations and press conferences in cricket.