'India Se Expect Nahi Kar Raha Tha': Babar Azam Opens Up On Crowd Behaviour In India
Babar and his team got good support during the WC. (PCB)
Pakistan's white-ball captain Babar Azam has shared insights into his experience playing in India during the ODI World Cup, along with his interaction with Virat Kohli.
Last year, Babar led his team to India for the prestigious tournament. Despite a challenging campaign for the Men in Green, they were embraced warmly by fans since their arrival in Hyderabad. The positive reception from Indian fans was unexpected for Babar, given the political tensions between the two nations that often overshadow the mutual respect shown by fans towards players from both sides.
Babar loves Indian crowd
“Mai India se expect nahi kar raha tha (I was not expecting it from India). Maine baat ki thi wahaan ke conditions and all lekin jab hum wahaan utre aur jaisa unhone welcome diya wo outstanding tha (I have spoken to people about the playing condition and all but the welcome we’re given at Hyderabad airport was outstanding),” Babar Azam said on Zalmi TV about fans chanting his name in India.
When asked about his interactions with Kohli, he said:
“I always try and talk to him whenever we play against each other. I always ask him few questions and he helps me with it. Not only him, I also talk a lot to Steve Smith and Kane Williamson, when we play against Australia and New Zealand, respectively. I had a good chat with Virat Kohli, there are things that we talk about that I can’t share here but it was fruitful.”
Babar will soon be seen in action as he leads the Men in Green for a home T20I series against a second-string New Zealand team.
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