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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Babar Azam concerned in tense alternate with journalist in presser

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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Babar Azam was seemingly sad after one of many journalists lashed out at him through the press convention.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 30, 2022 23:21 IST

Babar Azam concerned in tense alternate with journalist in presser after 1st Test. Courtesy: AP

By India Today Web Desk: Babar Azam was seemingly sad after one of many journalists lashed out at him through the press convention after the second Test between Pakistan and New Zealand on the National Stadium in Karachi.

At the tip of the presser when Babar was going off, one of many journalists stated, “Ye koi tareeka nahi hain, yaha sawaal ke lie aapko ishaare kar rahe hain. (This isn’t the way, people are trying to ask you questions.”

Babar seemed on the journalist for a quick whereas, seemingly with a little bit of anger, earlier than going off. It appeared as if Babar wasn’t proud of the journalist. The media supervisor current within the room switched off the microphone to finish the presser.

As far because the match was involved, the opening Test between Pakistan and New Zealand was drawn. It meant that Pakistan did not win a single Test at dwelling in 2022. In reality, out of 9 Tests in 2022, Babar may solely lead his group to victory in one among them.

With one hour left within the Test, Pakistan declared their second innings and set the Black Caps a goal of 138 to chase down. Tom Latham and Devon Conway acquired going earlier than unhealthy gentle stopped play as soon as and for all.

In the post-match presentation ceremony, Babar stated that Pakistan wished a end result out of the sport and therefore, they declared early.

“As you know, we wanted to get a result, as I said at the toss, and we went for the declaration. But the light was not good enough, so (it ended in a draw),” Babar stated.

The second Test is scheduled to get underway on January 2 in Karachi itself and Pakistan will probably be trying to flip their fortunes round.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published On:

Dec 30, 2022