Wasim Akram Reacts as Babar Azam Breaks Rohit Sharma’s World Record
Wasim Akram has expressed strong support for Babar Azam following his recent achievement of surpassing Rohit Sharma’s record in men’s T20 cricket. Despite a challenging phase, Akram believes that Azam has much more to contribute to Pakistan’s cricket landscape.
Babar Azam Sets New Record in T20 Cricket
In a recent match, Babar Azam broke Rohit Sharma’s record to become the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket. This landmark moment occurred during Pakistan’s match against South Africa, where they won by nine wickets, leveling the series 1-1.
Match Highlights
- Opponent: South Africa
- Match Result: Pakistan won by nine wickets
- Pakistan’s Target: 111 runs
- Saim Ayub: Scored 71 not out off 38 balls
- Babar Azam: Remained unbeaten on 11 runs
- Pakistan’s Total: Chased down 111 runs comfortably
- South Africa’s Innings: Bowled out for 110 runs
With this performance, Babar Azam has amassed 4,234 runs in 130 T20 matches, along with 36 fifties and three centuries. His achievement has sparked discussions about his consistency in the format, especially after experiencing a lean spell recently.
Akram Calls for Support
Wasim Akram, in a recent statement to Cricket Pakistan, emphasized the importance of fans and critics supporting Babar. He stressed that one rough patch does not define a player’s capabilities. “Babar still has a lot of cricket left in him and can achieve much for Pakistan. We all need to support him,” Akram stated.
Before this T20I series, Babar’s performance in two Tests against South Africa was modest, with a total of 131 runs at an average of 32.75. However, his recent form indicates that he remains a key player for Pakistan.
Upcoming Match
The series decider against South Africa is scheduled for Saturday, marking another opportunity for Babar Azam to showcase his talents and further solidify his record in T20 cricket.
