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Express Tribune
01-06-2025
- Express Tribune
Two held in Manga Mandi rape case
Police claimed to have arrested two suspects in the gang-rape of a woman in Manga Mandi. The accused, identified as Babar and Sultan, were taken into custody from Shamkey Bhattian. According to initial investigations, the main accused Babar is the brother-in-law of the survivor. The suspects reportedly sexually assaulted the woman after luring her under false pretences. A case has been registered at Manga Mandi police station under relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. The SP Saddar Division, Dr Ghayur Ahmad Khan, stated that the survivor is being provided with complete legal and medical support. "This is a heinous crime, and those involved will be brought to justice without delay," he said.
India.com
31-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
'Talking behind the back.....': Kamran Akmal and Babar Azam's father engage in a heated social media war after....
'Talking behind the back.....': Kamran Akmal and Babar Azam's father engage in a heated social media war after.... New Delhi: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam and his father are making headlines for their antics during the ongoing white ball series against Bangladesh. While Babar Azam's father is engaged in a verbal fight with Kamran Akmal, Babar is also busy crossing all limits. Babar crossed all limits when he almost got into a scuffle with a cricket fan on the road. Babar Azam is currently out of the Pakistan T20 cricket team. He is a part of the Test and ODI team. In the video of Babar Azam that is going viral, it is not clear whether Pakistani fans have taunted Babar for being dropped from the T20 team or not being given a place in the white ball team, but the viral video shows that the former captain got into a heated argument with some fans on the road. Babar had a heated argument with fans This shocking but indecent incident attracted people and Babar was surrounded by people during this heated argument. As the Pakistani batsman tried to leave, Babar almost raised his hand towards the fans. Babar was seen angry while exiting the crowd. In the video, Babar can also be seen gesturing aggressively with his hands and pushing a young fan. After getting dropped from the Pakistan team, Babar Azam is fighting with his fans. — M (@anngrypakiistan) May 30, 2025 Meanwhile, Babar Azam's father Azam Siddiqui is also in the headlines. The controversy started when Kamran Akmal said that Babar should only play Test cricket and he does not fit in white-ball formats. He made these comments on a podcast while discussing the exclusion of Babar and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I team. After this, Babar's father hit back at Kamran Akmal through social media. He shared an old photo of Babar and Akmal, in which he took a dig at Akmal and called him a jealous and unsuccessful player.
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First Post
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Babar Azam's father-Kamran Akmal engage in social media war after explosive podcast: 'Talking behind the backs'
The relationship of Babar Azam father and Kamran Akmal took an ugly turn after a recent podcast, leading to both parties trading barbs on Instagram. read more A social media war has erupted between Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam's father, Azam Siddique, and former wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal over the latter's explosive comments about Babar on a podcast. Neither side held back, with Siddique accusing Akmal of jealousy, while the former cricketer advised him to 'stay within your limits.' Interestingly, Babar and Akmal are close relatives. Babar is Akmal's first cousin through his paternal uncle, however, their relationship hadn't been very friendly of late and things got ugly after a podcast appearance of the former cricketer. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Akaml feels Babar should only play in Tests Reacting to Pakistan coach Mike Hesson's decision to drop Babar and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I side , Akmal said that the duo should now be sidelined from ODIs also and only be picked in Test cricket. 'In my opinion, they should now be kept only for Test matches. Maybe after another six months, they should be considered only for Test cricket,' Akmal said. 'After another six months, they should be sidelined from ODIs as well, because Pakistan hardly plays Test matches these days. No one is even talking about Test cricket. But if any real players are made, it is through playing Test cricket.' This led to a sharp reaction from Babar's father Siddique, who took to Instagram to share an old picture featuring Babar, Akmal and himself. He added a stern caption reminding Akmal of how, under his captaincy, Babar once hit a hundred the same day the now-retired cricketer was dismissed for a duck. Babar's father hits back at Akmal 'This child (Babar) never played under your captaincy, but you did play under his captaincy and got out for zero while he scored a century that day. Talking behind the backs of successful people is a compulsion of those who have failed,' Siddique wrote. He also added a Turkish proverb, which translates to: 'If someone says they are your brother, they should also clarify whether they are like Habil or Qabil (a reference to the biblical story of Abel and Cain).' Akmal hit back at his uncle with another Instagram post in which he accused him of creating 'false narratives' and crossing the limits. Akmal's Instagram post also included a screenshot of Siddique's post. 'May Allah bless you with even more respect and success. Being silent is not an option every time, especially when false narratives are being spread,' Akmal wrote. 'I kindly ask you to think twice before speaking or posting about me without facts. May parents have raised us to be never jealous of anyone, and Alhamdulillah, I've proudly represented my country and performed with dignity. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Next time please choose your words more carefully. There are clear boundaries and you've crossed them more than once. Stay within your limits.' Akmal also adviced his uncle not to indulge in 'agendas' which can spoil the respect he commands. 'Don't lose your respect by continuing this path. Cricket is about performance and not personal agendas. And if you're going to hit at someone, be clear. Truth doesn't hide in shadows. Pakistan always Zindabad.'
Express Tribune
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Babar, Rizwan should only play Tests: Kamran Akmal
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has backed the decision to drop star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the national T20I setup, suggesting the duo is better suited to the longer formats of the game. Speaking on a recent podcast, Akmal addressed reports that Babar and Rizwan are being permanently sidelined from T20 internationals. "That's absolutely the right decision," Akmal said. "I believe this should happen because these players are more suited for the longer format of the game. In my opinion, they should now be kept on only for Test matches. Maybe after another six months, they should only be considered for Test cricket, both Babar and Rizwan," he added. The former wicketkeeper batter went a step further, expressing doubts about the duo's continued role in One Day Internationals as well. "After another six months, they should be sidelined from ODIs, too, because Pakistan hardly plays Test matches these days. No one is even talking about Test cricket. But if any real players are made, they are made through playing Test cricket," he remarked. The 43-year-old the foundational value of red-ball cricket, asserting that proficiency in Tests enhances performance across all formats. "You can't just play T20 and expect to be great at Test cricket too. If someone plays Test matches, they can handle ODIs and T20s as well," he said. For the unversed, Babar Azamwho captained Pakistan in three consecutive ICC Men's T20 World Cups (2021, 2022, and 2024)last featured in a T20I in December 2023. Since then, he has been out of favor, missing the home series against New Zealand in March and the ongoing three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, which kicked off on May 28 in Lahore. Babar, who has been under scrutiny for a lean run in T20Is, hasn't scored a half-century since his 75-run knock against Ireland in May 2023. He has played 128 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 4,223 runs at an average of 39.83, including three centuries and 36 fifties. Earlier this year, both Babar and Rizwan were omitted from the five-match T20I series in New Zealand as selectors opted to test younger players. The pair has not returned to the T20I squad since. In another significant development, Mohammad Rizwan was recently removed from the T20I captaincy after leading in just two series. Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new skipper. Babar's father responds to Kamran's remarks Father of star Pakistan batter Babar Azam, Azam Siddique, has issued a fiery response following Kamran Akmal's controversial comments suggesting that Babar and Mohammad Rizwan should be limited to playing only Test cricket in the future. In his Instagram post, Siddique shared an old photo featuring himself, Babar Azam, and Kamran Akmal, with a caption indirectly addressing Akmal's remarks. He reminded the former wicketkeeper, "This child (Babar) never played under your captaincy, but you did play under his captaincy and got out for zero while he scored a century that day. Talking behind the backs of successful people is a compulsion of those who have failed."
Express Tribune
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Babar Azam's father blasted by fans online
Azam Siddique, father of Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam, has delivered a sharp rebuttal to Kamran Akmal's recent comments suggesting that Babar Azam should be restricted to playing only Test cricket going forward. On a recent podcast, Akmal asserted it was 'absolutely the right decision' to drop the two key players permanently from Pakistan's T20 International squad. He argued that both are more suited to the longer format of the game and said, 'In my opinion, they should now be kept only for Test matches. Maybe after another six months, they should be considered only for Test cricket.' Akmal further questioned their futures in the One Day International (ODI) format, stating, 'After another six months, they should be sidelined from ODIs as well, because Pakistan hardly plays Test matches these days. No one is even talking about Test cricket. But if any real players are made, it is through playing Test cricket.' Responding on Instagram, Siddique posted an old photograph featuring himself, Babar Azam, and Kamran Akmal, alongside a pointed caption addressing Akmal's remarks. He reminded Akmal that Babar had never played under his captaincy, but that Akmal himself had been dismissed for zero while Babar scored a century under Akmal's captaincy. Siddique added, 'Talking behind the backs of successful people is a compulsion of those who have failed.' Siddique also quoted a Turkish proverb: 'If someone says they are your brother, they should also clarify whether they are like Habil or Qabil' — a reference to the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Earlier, Kamran Akmal criticised Babar's father for publicly commenting on his son's career, saying family members should avoid interfering in professional decisions. 'I faced tough times too, but I told my father and brothers not to speak; it was my matter,' Akmal said. 'It's not appropriate to speak against the institution either.' Earlier this year, both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were left out of Pakistan's five-match T20I series in New Zealand as selectors chose to test younger players. Neither has returned to the T20I side since. Social media users have had a mixed reaction to the developing saga, with many criticising Azam for getting involved in his son's cricketing career. Azam Siddique has to be the most stupid and cringiest Father to ever exist for an International Cricket Star Everytime he opens his social media, he embarrasses his son. Instead of praying for his son,and advising him to upgrade his game Big reason of babars downfall#Babarazam — Tabish (@AaqibMushtaq00) May 30, 2025 Yr Azam Siddiqui ko shoq ha phadday ka to politics join krlay — Ali Hassan (@alihassan6663) May 30, 2025 Disrespectful by Babar's family. His father shouldn't be involved in this dual. Kamran comments were purely related to cricket. Why Babar's family is taking it personally. — آســــᷦــᷧــᷤــⷶـــاز (@sjq_76) May 30, 2025 Well you can judge by the tweets of azam siddique that he is one hell of a toxic uncle, and possesses all the qualities of a keere baaz aunty and effects of his thinking are also shown in Babar's approach towards cricket. — sheharyar warraich (@sheri040) May 30, 2025
