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The Pakistan cricket team’s captain, Babar Azam, has sparked controversy due to his inappropriate and unprofessional conduct toward Azam Khan, which occurred during a practice session leading up to their opening match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 against the United States on June 6.
Azam Khan has faced intense scrutiny from the Pakistani media and former cricketers regarding his fitness and weight, with many criticizing how his lack of physical condition has impacted his performance as both a batsman and wicketkeeper. The situation escalated when Pakistani journalist Mohsin Ali publicly ridiculed and shamed Azam Khan for his subpar performance in England.
However, the situation took a turn for the worse when Babar Azam, unable to restrain himself, verbally attacked the 25-year-old wicketkeeper during the practice session. What made the incident particularly humiliating was that Babar’s insults were delivered in front of the entire Pakistan cricket team, adding to the embarrassment for Azam Khan.
During a practice session for the Pakistan cricket team, captain Babar Azam subjected teammate Azam Khan to body-shaming, making remarks about Khan’s physique in front of the entire squad.
In a recent incident captured on video and widely shared on social media, Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam was seen engaging in body-shaming behavior towards his teammate Azam Khan, using a derogatory term in reference to Khan’s weight. This occurred during a casual football session among the players, and despite Azam Khan’s lack of response, the incident provoked laughter from other team members, highlighting a lack of respect and sensitivity.
Azam Khan has frequently been the target of criticism for his weight and fitness, which has also raised questions about his selection for the team, including for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Despite this, Babar Azam had previously supported Khan’s inclusion in the squad. The stark contrast between his words and actions has left many observers taken aback.
The incident has the potential to negatively impact Azam Khan’s confidence, especially as the team prepares for their first match of the tournament against the United States on June 6 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. The behavior exhibited by Babar Azam, one of the world’s top batsmen, has been criticized for its insensitivity and potential to undermine team morale.
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Recently, Babar Azam etched his name in the annals of T20I cricket history by becoming the second player, after Virat Kohli, to amass 4000 runs in the format. He reached this milestone in the fourth T20I against England, doing so in 112 innings, whereas Kohli had taken 107 innings to achieve the same feat.
As the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, Babar is poised to spearhead Pakistan’s batting lineup. The team is gearing up for a significant challenge this week as they prepare to face India in a group match on June 9 in New York. Pakistan finds itself in Group A of the 20-team tournament, competing alongside Ireland, the United States, Canada, and India.
