Pakistani openers Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are getting excesses of apology forms after they have made full use of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal against New Zealand to shut their critics up. The opening duo has been out of form for a long time and was yet to show its mastery in the marquee event. They found the semifinal clash the best chance to win the hearts of fans and offer what they have been saving for the critical match.
The competent knocks of two have let the haters and pundits turn into his fans once again. Those suggesting Babar come and bat at number 3 are now heaping praises on him. The apology forms go viral as the fanatics, experts, and officials, in preponderance, come out to seek it and believe their apology should be as louder as the disrespect was.
There have been catchphrases that Azam is better at opening with Fakhar Zaman and that Rizwan creates unnecessary pressure on him. The folks overlooked all the courtesies the same opening duo rendered, winning games on big occasions, including the 152-0 against India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
Following Babar and Rizwan’s knocks of 53 and 57, respectively, they came up to a 105-run partnership. Consequently, it became the third 100-run plus partnership of the opening duo in the World Cup match. Notably, they earlier did so against India and Namibia in T20 World Cup 2021. It has also made them the first opening pair to register three or more 100-run-plus partnerships in a world cup match.
Both, precisely Azam, were yet to show their style in the ongoing World Cup event. They have finally used the all-important semifinal contention to show the world what capacities they both enclose.
Let’s take a glance at how a bunch of fans and officials strive for an apology from the Babar-Rizwan duo after they register ‘evil eyes off’ knocks.
Wasim Akram, who had been disclosing his chats with Karachi Kings’ Azam in PSL, claiming him to be stubborn about sticking to the opening slot, also posted to praise.
Yay ? clinical performance congratulations ? to team Pakistan ?? and of course to all Pakistanis . Now let’s enjoy the finals . #PakvsNz #T20WorldCup2022
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 9, 2022
Shoaib Malik, who had been criticizing team’s selection, accusing Azam of picking on behalf of friendship, says that,
– Pakistan fans just got the gift of Iqbal Day from our Shaheens. Many many congratulations to the whole nation on this victory. We are just one match away from becoming the World Champions Once again inshaAllah ??#PakistanZindabad ❤️
— Shoaib Malik ?? (@realshoaibmalik) November 9, 2022
Same openers after 6 overs 55 runs in semifinal #backyourteam
— Hassan Ali ?? (@RealHa55an) November 9, 2022
Mohammad Hafeez, another player to take a dig at Azam’s captaincy, says that,
Jodi no1 ? @babarazam258 + @iMRizwanPak pic.twitter.com/sUrjmrHhkp
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 9, 2022
Babar and Rizwan bringing back the memories. They’re telling the world why they’re the best. THEY ARE BACK!!! ???
— Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) November 9, 2022
Dear Babar and Rizwan,
I’m sorry for ever doubting you.
Regards
Every Pakistani
— Dennis Final (@DennisCricket_) November 9, 2022
Not only Pakistanis but the fanatics and officials from cross-border are writing off about the class of Babar-Rizwan.
When criticising players like Babar and Rizwan don’t follow social media trends, think about their class. Top players can’t be written off because of loss of form. #bigmatchplayers
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 9, 2022
Rizwan and Babar coming to the party at the right time for their team.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 9, 2022
Babar & Rizwan gonna shut everyone’s mouth today.
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) November 9, 2022
Here is how fans come to apologize after dragging the duo in hot water following their inferior strike rates and what not.
Dear Babar & rizwan please accept my apology..
Regards#T20Iworldcup2022#PakvsNz pic.twitter.com/qqNKZGxxHF
— Farhan Hassan? (@FarhanZahoor124) November 9, 2022
Me signing Babar and Rizwan apology forms. ? pic.twitter.com/SgRCLNUUUh
— NaPoha (@Napoha_) November 9, 2022
Keep Babar and Rizwan apology forms ready! #PakvsNz pic.twitter.com/S42LEPmGap
— NنDEEM (@Nadeem_M7) November 9, 2022
Bring out the Rizwan Babar apology forms right now!!!! The duo is back! ??
— Brashna Kasi (@Brashnaa) November 9, 2022
The APOLOGY needs to be as loud as the DISRESPECT for Babar & Rizwan ? pic.twitter.com/CcGVC0aRUE
— Zubeda Ismail (@zubedaismail) November 9, 2022
All Babar and Rizwan haters, write an apology to Babar and Rizwan, minimum 600 words, due by Monday. I’m sorry I have to do this, but you left me no other choice. #PAKvsNZ #BabarAzam? pic.twitter.com/rBtRZmbgJc
— FREE KASHMIR (@5481H_C) November 9, 2022
Keep Babar and Rizwan apology forms ready! pic.twitter.com/wG4xtyukGr
— STAY AWAY? (@Dr_Tubelight) November 9, 2022
Babar Rizwan haters asking for apology form pic.twitter.com/VlzCfCBFS6
— ????? ? ????? (@iffiViews) November 9, 2022
Pak fans signing apology forms from Babar and Rizwan#PakvsNz #SemiFinals pic.twitter.com/1SesumrH3l
— Pehn Di Siri (@PehnDiSiri) November 9, 2022
