NEW DELHI: Pakistan's white-ball captain Babar Azam proved why he is adored by fans around the world during a recent training session ahead of the Champions One-Day 2024.
While preparing for the upcoming tournament at Iqbal Stadium, Babar, known for his humility and approachability, had a memorable interaction with a fan who had managed to bypass security to get close to his idol.
The 29-year-old skipper's warm gesture was captured in a heartwarming video that quickly went viral.
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The fan, thrilled to have met his cricketing hero, was invited by Babar for a brief chat and a photo.
The image of Babar and the fan, both smiling, soon made the rounds on social media, garnering widespread admiration from
cricket
enthusiasts.
The fan's bold move and the ensuing viral photo got applauded by his friends and cricket fans alike outside the stadium in another viral video.
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The gesture not only underlines Babar Azam's genuine connection with his supporters but also adds to the buzz surrounding the Champions One-Day 2024, which is set to run from September 12 to September 29.
Babar Azam will lead the Stallions in the tournament, with a star-studded lineup including Shan Masood,
Haris Rauf
, and Abrar Ahmed.
Under the captaincy of Pakistan's white-ball specialist
Mohammad Haris
, the Stallions are poised to make a significant impact.
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