Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has called on fans and the media to stop referring to him as “King,” emphasizing that his focus is on team performance rather than personal accolades. Speaking after Pakistan’s thrilling victory, Babar said, “Please stop calling me King. I am not King, I am not there yet. There are new roles for me now.”
Babar also took the opportunity to praise his teammates, particularly Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman, whose record-breaking 261-run partnership for the fourth wicket secured Pakistan a memorable chase. The team reached their target with an over to spare, setting a new benchmark for Pakistan’s highest successful one-day international chase.
Also Read: Babar Azam’s “Lost Phone” Controversy Sparks Mixed Reactions
“The team had a plan, and I stuck to it. Agha and Rizwan played brilliantly today,” Babar noted, highlighting the collective effort. He also spoke about the importance of moving past personal form and focusing on future challenges. “Whatever I have done before is in the past. Every match is a fresh challenge, and I must focus on the present and future.”
Babar’s last century came on August 30, 2023, in Multan, where he scored a remarkable 151 runs against Nepal. Meanwhile, Rizwan and Salman both scored centuries to lead Pakistan to a convincing six-wicket win over South Africa, securing their place in the tri-series final.
Pakistan will now face New Zealand in the final, a key warm-up for the Champions Trophy starting next week.
