During the conference in Lahore for the ICC World Cup 2023 in India, Pakistan captain Babar Azam responded to the reports of a supposed “war of words” with fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. Babar clarified that he receives respect from everyone in the team, including Shaheen Afridi, and highlighted the strong bond they share.
He even mentioned that Iftikhar Ahmed regards him as an elder brother, emphasizing the camaraderie within the team. He wanted to assure everyone that there was no real tension between him and Shaheen Afridi.
Babar Azam acknowledged that after closely contested matches, it’s natural for disagreements to arise during team meetings. However, he stressed that these disagreements should not be blown out of proportion. Babar wanted to assure everyone that there was no real tension between him and Shaheen Afridi. He emphasized that their mutual respect and bond remained strong, just like a family. In fact, he went on to say that their relationship is built on caring for and supporting each other.
Babar’s statements reflect his leadership qualities and his desire to maintain a harmonious team atmosphere. With this strong bond, Pakistan’s cricket team is poised to perform exceptionally well in the World Cup.
