Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has urged fans to stop referring to him as “king,” saying that he does not consider himself one yet.
Speaking after Pakistan’s victory against South Africa in the tri-nation series, Babar said his primary focus while batting is to score well, but he has been unable to finish games.
“Unfortunately, I am not able to finish the innings, but Rizwan and Salman played well today. Performances like these boost team confidence,” he said.
Babar reiterated that he does not see himself as a “king” and requested people to refrain from calling him that.
“I am not a king yet. We will see when I leave. Opening is a new role for me, and I have taken on this responsibility as per the team’s requirements,” he told reporters.
Once the innings builds, I get a better idea of the game and pitch. I always try to perform well, but I haven’t been able to play long innings after settling in,” he said.
Reflecting on his mindset, Babar revealed that he often talks to himself about overcoming challenges.
“What I have done before is in the past. If I dwell on past performances, I won’t be able to perform in the future. Every new day comes with a new plan and mindset. When we successfully chase big totals, it boosts our confidence,” he added.
