After semi-final win, Babar takes a dig at ‘critics’

Pakistan captain Babar Azam took a dig at the team’s critics and asked them to “enjoy” now as the team had made it to the T20 World Cup final.

Former cricketers and media had scrutinized the Men in Green for their decisions, including going with the same opening batting pair of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

After the semi-final win over New Zealand, the 28-year-old accepted Pakistan didn’t have a great start, but he believed his boys would make a comeback.

“There are ups and downs in cricket, but I believed that we would stage a comeback. I have my team management to thank as they kept my morale high,” Babar said.

Babar, who scored 42-ball 53, stated Pakistan would give it their 100 percent in the final regardless of the opposition.

Meanwhile, Babar delivered a message to critics. “If the captain is being criticized, it means that the team is also being criticized.”

“You can indeed criticize, but refrain from getting personal. Critics should now enjoy as the team has reached the final,” he added.

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