After their heartbreaking loss to Afghanistan in the recently-concluded ODI World Cup 2023, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam almost cried, revealed Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
This was Afghanistan’s first win over Pakistan in ODIs, making it a significant moment for the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side.
Gurbaz, who scored a memorable 65 in the game, requested Babar’s bat as a memento. Babar, feeling disappointed and under pressure, was described as almost crying by Gurbaz, who saluted Babar’s strength and resilience in the face of challenges.
Gurbaz recalled the moment from the World Cup as he revealed that Babar was about to cry at that moment.