NZ vs PAK: Babar Azam, the Pakistani cricketer, has emerged as a formidable force in international cricket with his exceptional skills as both a batter and a fielder. As a batter, Babar is known for his elegant stroke play, impeccable timing, and the ability to adapt to various formats of the game. His impressive batting technique allows him to anchor the innings in longer formats while also showcasing aggressive strokes in limited-overs cricket.
Babar’s consistency in all formats has elevated him to the ranks of the world’s top batsmen. He possesses a calm demeanor at the crease, complemented by a wide array of shots that make him a challenging opponent for any bowling attack. Additionally, his leadership qualities were acknowledged when he was appointed as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
In the field, Babar Azam is a strong presence, displaying athleticism and sharp reflexes. His agility and safe hands make him a valuable asset in critical fielding positions. Babar’s commitment to excellence in both batting and fielding has solidified his status as one of the most promising and accomplished cricketers on the global stage.
Shaheen Afridi has taken the helm as the new T20 captain for Pakistan, succeeding Babar Azam, who stepped down from all formats. Under Afridi’s leadership, Pakistan faced New Zealand in the first T20I in Auckland, where he won the toss and opted to bowl. The decision was met with a challenging task as New Zealand set an imposing target of 226/8 in 20 overs. Shaheen Afridi’s captaincy will be closely scrutinized as he leads the team through this transition. His ability to strategize in high-pressure situations and motivate the team will play a pivotal role in determining Pakistan’s success under his captaincy in the T20 format.
NZ vs PAK: Babar Azam Gets Trolled For Missing A Catch Of Kane Williamson
In a disappointing turn of events during Friday’s T20 International match against New Zealand in Auckland, Babar Azam, the Pakistani captain, faced criticism from supporters for dropping a seemingly straightforward catch. The missed opportunity occurred when a shot off Abbas Afridi’s bowling led to the ball heading straight to Babar at mid-on after Williamson’s error. Regrettably, Babar failed to grasp the catch, leaving Pakistani fans dismayed.
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Catch miss by Babar Azam 🥺#PAKvsNZ pic.twitter.com/dl3a7uOm05
— Hamza Yaseen (@HamzaY44158) January 12, 2024
Babar Azam misfielding? Dropped a catch and then missed a runout chance⁉️ sus pic.twitter.com/KZJVpshGRq
— 💜 (@teraintezaarhai) January 12, 2024
First Babar dropped catch then Rizwan missed run out then Iftikhar akhemd dropped catch.
Babar azam and his politics is behind all these happening. Grouping at it's peak.#PAKvsNZ #nzpol #NZvPAK #PakistanCricketTeam #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/alz6OkDv3M
— princess Shazia (@shazinazPTI) January 12, 2024
Was it a tactical dropped catch by Babar Azam? Kane Williamson is batting on 16 off 19 balls 👀 #NZvsPAK https://t.co/RNALnDAmvc
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 12, 2024