Babar Azam recalls India-related experience to reveal Shoaib Malik's 'kind' side

Pakistan's all-format skipper Babar Azam has garnered immense praise from all corners for his marvelous batting performances. Touted to be country's next batting legend, player with his elegant batsmanship has contributed significantly towards success of Pakistan cricket.   26-year-old, who established himself as a mainstay in line-up soon after his debut after a number of exceptional performances, recently recalled how Shoaib Malik came to his rescue back in 2012 where he was striving to make a name for himself. 

Babar Azam reveals how Shoaib Malik helped him during a practice game 

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik rung in his 40th birthday on Monday. While social media was flooded with wishes for batting all-rounder, Babar Azam's post for cricketer caught eye of cricket fans. Azam took to his Twitter account, where he shared an incident from 2012 to mention how Malik helped him calm his nerves. 

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star batsman stated that he was called for a practice game in Pakistan, ahe of country's Indian tour back in 2012. However, occasion got better of him, and he was nervous when he was asked to bat. It was Shoaib Malik who walked in towards youngster and calmed him down. Moreover, Azam also ded that 40-year-old also told his teammates to let "kid" play. 

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Shoaib Malik in Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021 

cricketer is a popular name in franchise cricket and features regularly in global tournaments. player currently is plying his tre for Maratha Arabians in ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021. side started ir campaign on a winning te. However, y have lost three matches on trot w and will be keen to get back to ir winning ways. 

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Pakistan vs South Africa 2021 

Babar Azam-led side registered a crucial victory in opening Test match of two-match series against visitors. hosts won Karachi Test comprehensively by seven wickets and outplayed South Africa team with a spirited performance. two teams will clash again in final Test match on Thursday, February 3. According to Pakistan vs South Africa 2021 schedule, y are also slated to play three T20I encounters after red-ball matches. 

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Im source: Babar Azam Instagram