‘Choose Your Words Carefully’: Babar Azam’s Father Lashes Out At PAK, Personal Critics
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Siddique also requested ‘respected former players’ to ‘choose their words’ carefully, and not bandy around words regarding his son.
Babar Azam (Picture credit: AP)
A father’s love and faith knows no bounds, and Babar Azam’s father showcased the same, as he backed his son after his omission from the Pakistan T20I squad for the upcoming NZ series.
Babar has been on the receiving end of much criticism since Pakistan’s exit from the Champions Trophy, which in turn also led to the star batter being dropped from the PAK squad for their upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Babar’s father was also not happy with the decision and the backlash that the PAK star has been receiving from all fronts, stating that Babar would make a comeback with strong performances for the Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL.
“The boss is always right. Despite being a member and receiving the cap for the ICC T20 Team of the Year, he got dropped. No worries, he will perform in the National T20 and PSL, Inshallah, and will soon be back in the team,” Babar’s father, Siddique, wrote in a post on Instagram.
Siddique also requested ‘respected former players’ to ‘choose their words’ carefully, and not bandy around words regarding his son.
“But I request the respected former players, who are big names, to choose their words carefully. If someone responds, they might not be able to handle it. You are the past, and your doors will never open again,” Siddique added.
“Some people say the father speaks too much, but I am his first and last coach, spokesperson, mentor, and the most well-wisher and father in the world. So those who are not worthy or capable should have patience.”
“I request the lovers of cricket to stop the shouting and uproar. Before listening to their words, please check their own performance during their time on the PCB website. This should be enough for the wise. Long live Pakistan!” Babar’s father added.
PAK skipper Mohammad Rizwan has also been dropped from the T20I squad for the New Zealand tour, along with Babar Azam. He was replaced by Salman Ali Agha, who took over the reins.
Pakistan are scheduled to play five T20Is and three ODIs during the white-ball tour of New Zealand between March 16 and April 5.