ISLAMABAD: Pakistan skipper and batting maestro Babar Azam is regarded as one of the finest and classic batters in contemporary world cricket in the context of his excellent performance and super hits.
This time, the honour for the right-hand top-order batter comes from arch-rival India where his name has been featured in 8th-standard textbooks. Accordingly, a question regarding the Pakistan skipper has been included in the sports section of the ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) book of the eighth class.
His fans have shared the information on social media while admiring and showering praises on their favorite player, who is currently one of the best players both in test and One-day Internationals.
The question included in the Indian textbook maintained about nicknames of cricketers while asking the students to tell nicknames of their favorite cricketers, where Babar Azam, with his kick name, is also included in the question.
Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, South African AB de Villiers, and West Indies Chris Gayle are also among the players featured in the Indian textbook.
Here’s how Babar Azam’s fans reacted on social media
King Babar Azam getting featured in ICSE Book of Class 7 in India. That shows he’s Biggest brand in World Cricket, getting the recognition he deserves ☺️👑#BabarAzam #babarazam #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/D4NSoaDm6Z
— King Babar Azam Army (@kingbabararmy) March 31, 2023
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