Pakistan’s great Babar Azam’s absence from the T20I series against New Zealand raised some eyebrows from the nation. Further fueling heated social media commentary was the fact that even Pakistan’s white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan, was not chosen for the job. His son’s absence from the smallest format side also drove Azam Siddique, father of even Babar Azam, to social media to express his opinion. Though Siddique framed his son’s exclusion in an upbeat way, he did caution the famous cricketers of the country who have been berating the star cricketer for his subpar shows.
” Though named to the ICC’s T20 Team of the Year, he was dropped. It’s all right; he’ll play the National T20 and PSL. He will recover, insha’a. That is the just honorable. These former players are quite large. They are invited to have their terms right. Someone answering might not be able to endure. You are the past; the door will never swing open.
He then said, “Some others say that if the father speaks more then the Holy Prophet. Since he is his first and last coach, representative, mentor, and the greatest well-wisher and father in the world—whoever is not able of it, please be patient; this is a plea to the cricket fans who have been screaming day and night for them. Before hearing about their accomplishments in their era, check out the PCB website once. The hint will do for the wise. Pakistan Zindabad!
One of Pakistan’s most excellent wicket-keepers, Karman Akmal, issued his astonishment over Babar&’s father’s post. He said that Babar’s father’s social media endeavor is a slight to the Pakistan Cricket Board.
“Family should not criticize PCB policies.” PCB’s policies should not be criticized, whether they are from the family or any other player. Akmal told ARY News that it was an insult to the PCB and therefore he should not be sharing such material.
“I also went through a very bad time but I had informed my father and my brothers that one should take care of their own issues; this is mine. PCB gets it more clearly, whatever decision they made for me.I believe this is the policy every athlete’s family will have to adhere to.
