Babar Azam attributes his achievement to Sarfaraz Ahmed.Babar Azam, the former captain of Pakistan, recently thanked Sarfaraz Ahmed, his predecessor, recognizing the crucial role Sarfaraz had in helping him become one of the best hitters in current international cricket.
During a Space session on X , Babar answered questions from followers with the hashtag “AskBabar.” During the Q&A, Babar paused to consider his friendship with Sarfaraz and gave him credit for his accomplishments.
“Sarfaraz Ahmed gave me a lot of support and backing. “I am where I am today because of him,” Babar said, emphasizing the profound impact Sarfaraz had on his professional development.
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Similar feelings ring true for Babar, who made his T20I debut for Pakistan while Sarfaraz was captain. Sarfaraz gave Babar invaluable support and direction in his formative years, especially in the game’s longer format.
Babar shared a charming anecdote about how Sarfaraz adoringly admires Babar’s cricket bats, which further illuminates their friendship. Babar revealed, demonstrating the friendship between the two players, “Saifi bhai likes my bats a lot and he always says that it’s my bat now and you should choose another one for the match.”
In an earlier interview, Sarfaraz Ahmed mirrored Babar’s remarks, highlighting the close bond he has with Babar and the other players. Sarfaraz highlighted the friendships that were developed throughout the years of playing together, highlighting the respect and companionship that exist amongst teammates.
In addition to highlighting the togetherness among the Pakistan cricket team, Babar’s acknowledgement of Sarfaraz’s commitment to his cricketing journey also emphasizes the value of mentorship and assistance in developing young talent. The fact that Babar is still performing well on the international scene is proof of the long-lasting relationships that are formed in the cricket community. Sarfaraz’s advice had a significant influence on Babar.
