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‘Babar not my ex-fiance that I won’t like him,’: Amir rejects differences with Babar
The left-arm pacer has dismissed any underlying issues, emphasizing the mutual respect between them.
Lahore: Mohammad Amir, the left-arm pacer, recently addressed speculations about tensions with Pakistan's current captain, Babar Azam.
Amir dismissed any underlying issues, emphasizing the mutual respect between them.
Amir dismissed any underlying issues, emphasizing the mutual respect between them. In an interview with a local TV channel, he clarified that Babar, who was his junior during his time in the Pakistan team, has always shown him respect.
With a touch of sarcasm, Amir quipped, "Babar is not my ex-fiance that I won't like him."
Amir also clarified his previous statement, stating that he never referred to Babar as an average player or a tailender. He acknowledged Babar's excellence as a batter in Tests and ODIs but expressed a different opinion regarding his performance in T20s. As a bowler, Amir doesn't perceive Babar as a significant threat in the T20 format.