In a heartwarming moment captured on video, a young fan showed his immense joy and admiration by kissing his own hand after meeting Pakistan’s white-ball skipper, Babar Azam.
This touching scene unfolded during Babar’s visit to former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Ali’s academy in Lahore.
The video quickly went viral on social media, capturing Babar Azam warmly greeting and shaking hands with young children. The sight of the national team’s captain engaging with his young fans garnered widespread praise and affection from the cricket community.
Among the cheerful exchanges, one young fan stood out by kissing his own hand, visibly overwhelmed and ecstatic to meet his idol. This sincere gesture highlighted the profound impact Babar Azam has on his fans, especially the younger generation.
Pakistan is now preparing to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series scheduled between August and September.
The upcoming Test series is part of the ongoing 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship cycle, giving Pakistan an opportunity to rebound from their T20 World Cup challenges.
