“Came Empty Stomach, Had A Feast At Ground”: Pakistan Star Quips After Destroying Father’s Team With A 42-ball 97 In PSL | Cricket News

Azam Khan was the speak of the Pakistan Super League on Friday night time. The Islamabad United wicketkeeper-batter hit a 42-ball 97, laced with eight sixes and 9 fours, in opposition to Quetta Gladiators. Courtesy Azam’s knock Islamabad United reached 220/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Quetta Gladiators have been all out for 157 in 19.1 overs. Notably, Azam’s brutal hitting got here in opposition to a aspect which is coached by his father and former Pakistan wicketkeeper Moin Khan. There was some extent in his innings, when Azam gestured in the direction of his father Moin after finishing his half-century. Moin may very well be seen clapping with a straight-face.

When you make your dad proud #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #QGvIU pic.twitter.com/9sVWHkOByQ

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 24, 2023

After the match, Azam was requested what he had earlier than coming for the match. he quipped: “Main khaali pet aaya tha toh maine ground pe hi sab kuch kha liya (I came empty stomach the the ground and then had a feast on the ground).”

I had QG bowlers for dinner. Azam Khan pic.twitter.com/uPN4Nc6KLP

— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakarSays_) February 25, 2023

Azam was additionally requested about his weight points and whether or not it affected his choice for the Pakistan cricket crew. He had an attention-grabbing reply.

“Sir dekhiye meri fitness shuru se hi mashallah itni tagdi rahi hai (chuckles). Koshish yahi rehti hai ki aapko pata hai ki performance di jaaye aur main apni performance ko zyada rate karta hun. Jo bhi negativity hoti hai, main usko itna dekhta nahi hun aur jahaan tak selection ki baat hai toh dekhein, voh unki apni raiye hai agar voh nahi select karna chahte, baaki performance aap logon ke saamne hai (Sir, see my fitness from beginning has been like this. My attempt has always been to keep performing and I rate that highly over my weight. I stay away from negativity and as far as selection is concerned, that’s the selectors’ call, if they want to select me or not. Otherwise, my performances are in front of you),” he mentioned.

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