Babar Azam, one of Pakistan’s top cricket stars, recently asked his fans to stop calling him “King.” This request came after Pakistan’s impressive six-wicket win over South Africa in the ongoing tri-nation ODI series. Despite the victory, Babar Azam expressed some personal disappointment with his own performance during the match.
In the game, Pakistan was chasing a large target of 353 runs. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and batsman Salman Ali Agha played brilliantly, both scoring centuries to help Pakistan reach the target. Thanks to their stellar performances, Pakistan secured their place in the final against New Zealand. However, despite the team’s overall success, Babar Azam’s batting struggles continued as he was dismissed for just 23 runs after being trapped lbw by South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder.
After the match, Babar spoke to the media, expressing his disappointment over his recent batting form. He shared how he was not happy with his inability to finish the innings and make a bigger contribution. “Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to finish the innings, but Rizwan and Salman played brilliantly today. Performances like these lift the team’s confidence,” he said.
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Though Babar Azam is widely admired for his skill and leadership, he took the opportunity to address something that many fans have been calling him—“King.” The title, which fans have used to show their admiration for him, did not sit well with the cricketer. “Firstly, stop calling me a king. I’m not a king yet. Let’s see what people call me when I retire,” Babar explained humbly. He added that his role as an opener was new to him, and he accepted it for the sake of the team. “Opening is a new role for me, and I’ve taken on this responsibility as per the team’s needs.”
Babar also reflected on his mindset and how he handles the pressure of his performance. He emphasized that dwelling on past performances does not help, and that every day on the field is a new challenge. “What I’ve done before is in the past. If I keep dwelling on previous performances, I won’t perform in the future. Every day is a new challenge with a new plan,” he said. He also highlighted how the team’s ability to chase big targets, like in this match, boosts everyone’s confidence.
This insight into Babar’s mindset reveals how focused and determined he is, despite the challenges he faces. While fans may admire his batting skills, Babar’s humility and focus on constant improvement are what set him apart as a player.
As Pakistan gears up for the final against New Zealand, all eyes will be on the team, and fans will continue to cheer for Babar and his teammates. While he might not consider himself a “king” yet, Babar Azam’s leadership and performance on the field prove that he is a true asset to Pakistan cricket. His request to stop calling him the “king” shows that he is grounded and committed to achieving even greater success in the future.
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