New Delhi: Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam was seen in a new role during the third One-Day International match against Australia at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Sunday. He tried his hand on the physio duties after teammate Shaheen Afridi was injured on the field.
During the 26th of the Australian innings, Shaheen bowled a short of length delivery to Sean Abbott. The batter pulled towards the deep mid-wicket for a single. While collecting the ball from the fielder, the ball bounced a bit and hit Shaheen on the edge of his left thumb. The left-arm pacer winced in pain for a moment before Babar volunteered to assist him.
Babar pulled Shaheen’s hurting thumb before the team’s official physio came to the spot to assess the situation. The physio applied pain-relief spray and the young pacer back to his position to complete the remaining over.
Watch the video of the full incident here:
Dr Babar is on the case! 👨⚕️#AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/FupHfqon3p
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 10, 2024
Many social media users lauded the efforts of Babar for checking on Shaheen and they called him ‘Dr Babar’.
Dr Babar Azam 😍#AUSvPAK | #Cricket | #Pakistan | #BabarAzam | #Perth | #Australia pic.twitter.com/h49RLw39MJ
— Khel Shel (@khelshel) November 10, 2024
Dr Babar on the field…. #PAKvsAUS
— Mariya Rajput (@mariya_raj10) November 10, 2024
Dr. Babar Azam on the field…!!
– He can bat
– He can bowl
– He can field
– He can be doctor when needed
– He can Captaincy
All in one Babar Azam ⭐ Face of Cricket 🇵🇰👑#PAKvsAUS #AUSvsPAK #AUSvPAK #PakistanCricket #BabarAzampic.twitter.com/sQaPk7qm1i
— Ibrar Safdar (@ibrar_safdar) November 10, 2024
Shaheen Afridi leads Pakistan’s pace attack to reduce Australia in shambles
Shaheen Afridi picked up three wickets while conceding 32 runs. He claimed the wickets of Aaron Hardie, Abbott, and Lance Morris as Australia were bundled up for 140 after being asked to bat first. Naseem Shah (3 for 54) and Haris Rauf (2 for 24) ably backed Shaheen to orchestrate the collapse.
Pakistan chased the target in 26.5 overs with Saim Ayub (42) and Abdullah Shafique (37) started with an opening stand of 84 runs before Babar Azam (28*) and Mohammad Rizwan (30*) finished the proceedings in an unfazed manner.
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam was seen in a new role during the third One-Day International match against Australia at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Sunday. He tried his hand on the physio duties after teammate Shaheen Afridi was injured on the field. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
