The never-ending drama in Pakistan cricket has taken another turn. This time, former cricketer Basit Ali has fired shots at Babar Azam’s father, Azam Siddique, mocking his involvement in his son’s career.
The exchange comes after Siddique’s Instagram post, where he defended Babar and warned former cricketers to be mindful of their words when criticizing him.
Basit Ali didn’t hold back, questioning Siddique’s cricketing credentials and sarcastically suggesting that if he’s Babar’s coach, he should work on fixing his son’s technical flaws.
It all started when Babar was left out of Pakistan’s T20I squad. His father, never one to stay silent, took to Instagram to express his thoughts. But instead of just defending his son, he also had a message for former cricketers.
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“Choose Your Words Wisely”
Siddique didn’t hold back. He warned former players to be mindful of their words while criticizing Babar. His message was clear—some remarks might not be taken lightly if a response was given. He even told fans to check the stats of these so-called experts before blindly believing them.
For a father, defending his son is natural. But in a cricketing world where criticism is part of the game, Siddique’s words stirred up a debate. And one person who wasn’t impressed? Basit Ali.
Basit Ali Fires Back
Speaking on a TV show alongside Kamran Akmal, Basit Ali took a dig at Babar’s father in a rather sarcastic tone.
“We didn’t know that Babar Azam’s coach is his father. That’s great! He must have played a lot of cricket then. Not sure how many Test matches he played, but I request him to fix Babar’s technical flaws.”
Basit also pointed out that other players, like Usama Mir, had performed well in the PSL but were overlooked. He questioned whether their families didn’t pray enough for them, emphasizing that every cricketer’s parents feel heartbroken when things don’t go their way.
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Kamran Akmal Weighs In
Former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal also had his say. He agreed that every father loves his son, but he wasn’t a fan of parents posting statements after a player is dropped.
“Every father loves his son. Some fathers openly express their feelings, while others leave it to fate,” he stated. “When a player’s father or brother makes such posts, it disrespects the institution.”
Akmal believed Babar needed to adapt to modern-day cricket and focus on improving instead of responding through statements.
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t the first time Babar’s father has spoken up, and it certainly won’t be the last. But the question remains—should parents be publicly defending their cricketer sons like this?
On one hand, it’s understandable. He was Babar’s first coach, mentor, and biggest supporter. But on the other hand, professional cricket is tough. Every player faces criticism. If every cricketer’s father started responding to critics, the game would turn into a never-ending argument.
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