Rahmanullah Gurbaz extends support to Babar Azam, praises Pakistan captain | ICC Cricket World Cup

Amidst the scrutiny and criticism surrounding Babar Azam's captaincy and Pakistan's recent string of losses, a heartwarming gesture came from Afghanistan's opening batsman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Gurbaz, who was graciously gifted a bat by the Pakistani skipper, took to the social media platform 'X' to express his admiration and support for Azam.

In a heartfelt post on 'X,' Gurbaz commended Azam, describing him as a "wonderful player and human being." He went on to encourage Babar Azam, saying, "Chin up, stay strong, and keep shining." This unexpected display of camaraderie between two players from rival teams underlines the spirit of sportsmanship and respect that transcends the boundaries of competition.

Wonderful gift 🏏 by a wonderful player and human being. Truly gentleman @babarazam258 . Chin up, stay strong and keep shining ❤️🫡 pic.twitter.com/2CoiEEblSZ

— Rahmanullah Gurbaz (@RGurbaz_21) October 25, 2023

Babar Azam's leadership and his own batting performance have been subjects of scrutiny, primarily due to Pakistan's roller-coaster journey in the World Cup. The team began the tournament with two consecutive wins but then suffered three consecutive defeats against formidable opponents, including India, Australia, and Afghanistan.

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