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WATCH: Babar Azam gets pissed off as crowd chants ‘Zimbabar’
Former Pakistan Cricket team captain Babar Azam was angry at the crowd which chanted ‘Zimbabar’ during the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans in the PSL 2024. While Peshawar won the match and became the first team to beat Sultans in the ongoing season, it did not go well for Azam who was trolled by the fans in his own country. The video of the same has gone viral on X.
In the viral video, the Pakistan batter was seen reacting to the chants of the fans calling him ‘Zimbabar’. Babar did not look happy with it and gave it back to the crowd with his angry gestures. Babar signalled to throw a bottle at the fans who called him with the derogatory term. He also called one of the fans and chanted it in front of him.
Watch the video of the incident here –
This is really unacceptable, Never expected this from Multan fans.. 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/MgZWQlO8oR
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) February 24, 2024
The fans are having a field day on social media sharing the video. While some of the fans claimed that Babar deserved respect in his own country, others felt that the fans were only right in terming the star batter as ‘Zimbabar’. There is a reason behind fans calling the star batter to be ‘Zimbabar’ over the years. Pakistan plays Zimbabwe a lot in recent times.
Reason behind calling Babar Azam ‘Zimbabar’
Whenever Pakistan plays Zimbabwe, the star batter seems to come out on top against the African team. There is also a popular belief that Azam fails against the top teams in the world like India, Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa. Hence, some of the fans call him to be ‘Zimbabar’ indicating that the star batter does not perform against the top teams and performs only against Zimbabwe.
Babar scored 31(27) in the game against Multan Sultans the last night. It was not the most impactful knock of the match. However, it helped Peshawar to consolidate after losing the early wicket. Zalmi ended up winning the game, thanks to a brilliant bowling performance and a handy contribution from some of the batters like Rovman Powell, Haseebullah Khan, Luke Wood, and so on.
The Janakpur Bolts clinched a playoff berth in the Nepal Premier League following a decisive victory over the Kathmandu Gurkhas. In a low-scoring encounter, the Gurkhas set a modest target of 102 runs, with their batting lineup struggling against the disciplined Bolts’ bowling attack. Sushan Bhari led the charge, taking crucial wickets and restricting the opposition’s scoring opportunities.
The Bolts chased the target with composure, showcasing strong batting performances from their top order. Opener Arjun Saud played a steady innings, while other batters ensured no major collapses en route to victory. This win solidifies Janakpur’s position in the league standings and marks their entry into the playoffs, where they will look to maintain their momentum.
For Kathmandu Gurkhas, the loss is a significant setback, leaving them on the brink of elimination. The team’s inability to capitalize on key moments, particularly in their batting, highlighted their struggles in the tournament.
With their playoff spot secured, the Bolts have demonstrated consistency and resilience, making them strong contenders for the title. Fans eagerly anticipate their upcoming matches as the tournament heads into its decisive stages.
Karnali Yaks posted 128/7 in 20 overs against Lumbini Lions in their Nepal Premier League clash. Contributions from the middle order, especially Sharad Vesawkar (30 runs) and Sunil Dhamala (25 runs), helped stabilize the innings after a shaky start. Lumbini Lions bowlers, led by Sompal Kami and Lalit Rajbanshi, kept Karnali’s scoring in check with disciplined bowling.
The Lions now face a manageable chase to secure their second win of the season.
Kathmandu Gurkhas, after opting to bat first, set Janakpur Bolts a modest target of 102 runs in their ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) match. Kathmandu’s innings ended at 101/10 in 19.3 overs. They struggled throughout, with only Gerhard Erasmus (20) and Stephen Eskinazi (17) offering resistance. The rest of the batting line-up faltered, with notable contributions from Karan KC (19) and Shahab Alam (8*).
Janakpur’s bowlers dominated, with Lalit Rajbanshi and Sher Malla both taking three wickets each, while Mohammad Mohsin added two. The Bolts are now tasked with chasing a relatively low total to secure the win.
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