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'Kuch bhi bolte ho Pathan Shahab' - Fans react as Babar Azam looks solid for World Cup 2023

The 1992 World Cup winner will be kickstarting their campaign for the winning the title once again in 2023 World Cup against Netherlands

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Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan showered praise on Babar Azam following his remarkable 59-ball 90 against Australia in the Cricket World Cup warm-up match on October 3 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Despite the captain's knock, Pakistan fell short in the match suffering a 14-run defeat. Earlier, the 28-year-old scored 80 runs in Pakistan's first warm-up match against New Zealand at the same stadium.

With the eagerly anticipated World Cup to begin on October 5, Pathan reckoned that Babar has been in fantastic form heading into the global event. The Men in Green will take on the Netherlands in their campaign opener on October 6 in Hyderabad. The 38-year-old further pointed out that the top-order of Pakistan might be the major concern for the 1992 champions. He added that Josh Inglis will be one player he is looking up to and he believes Mitchell Starc will play a key role for the five-time champions.

"Babar Azam looks solid for this World Cup. Nawaz is a big plus for Pakistan today. Openers are a big worry for them. For Australia, I’m looking forward to seeing Josh Inglis bat in that lineup if he gets an opportunity. Exciting player. Looking at their bowling set up, Starc’s Bowling and bowling well at the crucial stages of the game will be of utmost importance for them," Pathan wrote on Twitter about the star Pakistan batter.

Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this statement from Pathan;

 

 

 

Pakistan have lost both warmup match

After the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan’s campaign for the Asia Cup have taken a great hit. Pakistan team showed a dismal show in the Asia Cup. In fact in the two warmup matches the Pakistan team played. The Pakistan team suffered a five-wicket loss against New Zealand in their first warm-up match.

In the second warmup match, Australia posted 351 runs with Maxwell and Green's half-centuries. Labuschagne's three-wicket haul limited Pakistan to 337 despite fifties from Iftikhar, Babar, and Nawaz. It meant that the Pakistan team also lost by 14 runs.

 

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