“You guys are making these stats up” – Wasim Akram bashes broadcasters for mocking Babar Azam down.
The rain-disrupted Super 4 clash between Pakistan and India in the Asia Cup 2023 was successfully concluded on Monday, September 11, at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India emerged victorious in the match, defeating Pakistan by a commanding margin of 228 runs. Leading up to the fixture, fans from both nations were eagerly anticipating the showdown between Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah and Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam.
During the mid-innings show, the match broadcaster conducted a fan poll to gauge opinions on who would have the upper hand between the two cricketers. The poll results overwhelmingly favored Bumrah, with 98% of respondents supporting him, while Babar received only 2% of the votes. The legendary Pakistan fast bowler, Wasim Akram, reacted to the poll results with laughter and suggested that the broadcasters give some recognition to Babar.It’s worth noting that Babar and Bumrah had a captivating duel during the match, where the Indian seamer held the advantage over the Pakistan captain. Bumrah bowled 13 deliveries to Babar, of which 11 were dot balls, and he conceded only four runs.
Wasim Akram “You guys are making these stats up. What? Babar is the No. 1 batter in the world. I mean, come on guys. Give him a little appreciation. Make it 3 percent at least. It will be a great battle. One of the top bowlers in world cricket against the No. 1 batter in the world, who apparently has just 2 percent chance against him.”
It’s worth noting that Babar and Bumrah had a captivating duel during the match, where the Indian seamer held the advantage over the Pakistan captain. Bumrah bowled 13 deliveries to Babar, of which 11 were dot balls, and he conceded only four runs.