The second Test between Pakistan and the West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval had another interesting incident that was welcomed by Pakistani fans. The incident involved West Indies commentator Ian Bishop.
Bishop pointed out during the commentary that Sialkot has a long tradition of great poets and writers.
He pointed out two such well-known writers of Pakistan, Allama Iqbal and Faiz Ahmed Faiz, before associating the city with Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique.
Bishop then gave the background information about Abdullah’s nickname “Kitabi”, which was given to him by Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
The nickname wasn’t due to Abdullah’s book collecting or reading habits, he explained.
Babar, however, gave this name to the batter after observing the opener’s textbook batting style.
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In the meantime another moment from the Test match became a viral talking point online.
Cricket fans were ecstatic at a photo of West Indies opener Brandon King and Pakistan star Babar Azam together at the crease for an interesting reason.
Brandon’s jersey had the word KING on it and Babar’s jersey had the word BABAR on it.
The names were put together and stood side by side and the name “KING BABAR” was born which was a nickname given to Babar Azam by fans.
The timing of the coincidence generated a lot of funny and appreciative responses from fans, who are applauding the viral shot.
Pakistan also went into the second day with a strong start, completing their first day with a score of 266/2 in reply to the West Indies’ 344/1.
Abdullah Shafique scored a superb 107 and Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 86 runs.
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