5 Most Savage Replies By Babar Azam In Press Conference

By Karan Pathak

Updated - 27 Nov 2023, 03:52 PM

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Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer who is presently leading the Pakistan cricket team. He is well-known for his cool and collected attitude on the field, but he has also shown that he can handle difficult questions during press conferences with ease.

In this article, we will look at five instances where Babar Azam gave savage responses to reporters during press conferences, demonstrating his ability to handle tough questions.

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Babar Azam Responds To Criticism About His English-speaking Skills

Babar Azam, the Pakistan limited-overs captain, has responded to criticism from former cricketer Tanvir Ahmed regarding his English-speaking skills. Tanvir had suggested that Babar should improve his oratory skills for the toss, press conferences, and media interactions. In response, Babar said that his job is to play cricket and he is not a “Gora” (English citizen), and he does not feel the need to speak fluently in his second language.

Babar Azam’s Response To A Journalist’s Question About His Strike Rate

Babar Azam, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi, was upset after his team’s loss to Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League. Despite scoring 75 runs off 58 balls at a strike rate of 129.31, Babar’s team could not win. During the post-match press conference, a journalist brought up Babar’s strike rate, to which he responded by asking if he should have a strike rate of 300.

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During a press conference at the ongoing T20 Tri-series between New Zealand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was asked how he reacts to criticism on social media. In response, Babar said that he does not pay attention to social media and does not even know the person the journalist was referring to. Babar’s response exemplifies how Pakistani cricketers have learned to keep outside noise away, similar to their Indian counterparts.

Babar Azam’s Savage Reply To A Journalist’s Question About His Grip Over The Team

Pakistan’s second Test against New Zealand ended in a draw, and with the first Test also being a draw, the pressure on Pakistan captain Babar Azam has increased for their dip in form. With changes in PCB and the appointment of former all-rounder Shahid Afridi as the interim chief selector, Babar has faced uncomfortable questions from journalists, especially during press conferences. After the second Test, a journalist suggested that Babar’s grip over the team is getting weaker, and his friendships are ending in the team. Babar responded with a savage reply, stating that his work is to perform in the field and make his team perform, and he does not care about rumors of losing the captaincy.

Babar Azam’s Hilarious Response To A Journalist’s Question About Karachi Kings

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During a post-match press conference of a PSL match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United, Babar Azam, the captain of Peshawar, was asked for his opinion on the struggles of Karachi Kings in the ongoing PSL. Babar, who was the leader of the Karachi Kings until the last edition, responded with a hilarious reply, “Am I their coach? Why are you asking me about them? Let’s talk about today’s match.” The incident draws attention to the similarities between Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma, two cricketers who have not been compared as often as Babar and Virat Kohli.

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