AB de Villiers responds to Babar Azam’s remark of calling him as his dream batting partner

Former South African captain AB de Villiers has responded to Pakistan star Babar Azam after Azam chose him as his preferred dream batting partner.

Babar Azam picks AB de Villiers as dream batting partner

In a recent interaction with fans on the social media platform X, Babar  revealed his dream batting partner by picking former Proteas great De Villiers. During the live session, a fan asked Babar to name the batter he would like to bat with, to which he promptly chose De Villiers. The South African maestro, known for his aggressive and innovative batting style, has earned admiration from players worldwide, and Babar expressing his desire to partner with him reflects the respect and admiration for AB’s cricketing prowess.

“AB de Villiers is always my dream batting partner. I have played against him but not with him,” Babar said.

De Villiers share special response

Now, in response to Babar’s compliment, De Villiers graciously acknowledged the choice and reciprocated by expressing his interest in batting alongside the Pakistani batting genius.

“Would have loved to bat with u too my man,” De Villiers said.

Would have loved to bat with u too my man👌👏 @babarazam258

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) February 1, 2024

 

Despite having shared the field in international cricket and also facing each other in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the two highly talented batter have not had the opportunity to bat together. Their mutual appreciation for each other’s skills showcases the camaraderie among cricketers transcending national boundaries.

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Babar’s individual brilliance shines despite leadership shift

It’s worth noting that Babar recently relinquished captaincy in all formats following Pakistan’s disappointing ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, where the team fell short of qualifying for the semi-finals. Amidst the leadership shift, it’s imperative to acknowledge the 29-year-old’s individual brilliance on the field. The champion batter showcased his exceptional form recently, particularly in the T20I series against New Zealand. In three out of the five T20Is against the Blackcaps, Babar demonstrated his batting prowess by scoring half-centuries. These consistent performances underline his significance as a linchpin in Pakistan’s batting lineup.

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February 04, 2024 at 08:00AM