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[Saba Sports News] Pakistan cricket sensation Babar Azam, currently showcasing his talent in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), recently engaged in an interactive Q&A session with fans on X, formerly Twitter.
Amidst the dialogue, Babar unveiled South African legend AB de Villiers as his dream batting partner, expressing admiration for the esteemed cricketer.
“AB de Villiers is always my dream batting partner. I have played against him but not with him,” Babar said as quoted.
In a delightful turn of events, de Villiers himself chimed in, joining the conversation with Babar and reciprocating the sentiment: “Would have loved to bat with u too my man.”
Reflecting on his journey, Babar shared anecdotes from his early days when he juggled laborious work with cricket practice.
“I have worked as a laborer as well. I used to work in the morning and later do net practice. These are stages of life which give you lessons.”
Delving into his standout performances across formats, the 29-year-old maestro, boasting experience from 278 international matches, pinpointed memorable innings that defined his career trajectory.
“My century in Brisbane against Australia in 2019 and the 196-run knock in the second Test against Australia in Karachi in 2022 are my favorites in Tests. In white-ball cricket, 158 against England in Birmingham and T20I centuries against South Africa and New Zealand hold a special place in my heart,” shared Babar.
Babar, a stalwart in Pakistan’s cricket history, has amassed over 13,000 runs, including 31 centuries and 91 fifties, since making his international debut in 2015 during an ODI against Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium.