Cricket fans in Pakistan once again raised their voices on social media to support Babar Azam as the all-format captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
Babar Azam’s captaincy has been under scrutiny after the two-match Test series against New Zealand ended in a draw, raising questions about his leadership.
Meanwhile, cricket fans took to Twitter, using the hashtag “#StayStrongBabarAzam,” to express their trust in the all-format captain.
The hashtag remained the top trend on the social media platform for more than 12 hours with another hashtag #IStandWithBabar also trending.
The responses on Twitter began when the right-handed batter was asked by a reporter at the news conference whether he would step down as Test captain.
The Lahore-born cricketer responded that his current focus is on white-ball cricket since the Men in Green will be playing an ODI series against New Zealand.
Here are some reactions:
12 HOURS! Unbelievable that #StayStrongBabarAzam is still trending on top in Pakistan, along with #IStandWithBabar. I haven't seen a more powerful cricket trend in the country recently, this is crazy. Exactly seven hours to go now before the first ODI starts in Karachi. #PAKvNZ
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 9, 2023
Tough times don't last, tough people do 🐐🐐 #StayStrongBabarAzam pic.twitter.com/khB5yagdeY
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 8, 2023
Been told that #StayStrongBabarAzam and #IStandWithBabar are trending on top in the UAE as well. Can anyone confirm this?
They are still on top in Pakistan as things stand. #PAKvNZ
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 9, 2023
#StayStrongBabarAzam ❤️ Those trying to pull you down will fall in the pit themselves.
— Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) January 8, 2023
He is not any xyz player that you will pressurize him and he will step down like you are doing with other Pak captains since many years,He is Babar Azam,The Babar Azam,Mind It #StayStrongBabarAzam pic.twitter.com/3Q5sGtOW4e
— Amjad Ali (@aliamjadkhan01) January 8, 2023
https://twitter.com/Rashidullah196/status/1612091168447242243
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3021 – Steve Smith 🇦🇺
Mafia doob k mar jao sharam hy to#PAKvNZ #StayStrongBabarAzam pic.twitter.com/llddjkEhjz— Ahmad Raza ( fan of Babar Azam ) 🇵🇰 (@AhmadRa73) January 8, 2023
One and Only #StayStrongBabarAzam pic.twitter.com/8LQO3FhFcs
— Mehwish Qamas Khan (@MehwishQamas) January 8, 2023
https://twitter.com/Its_Qasimm/status/1612148377474502659
To all those jatts and butts out there demanding Babar to step down as captain, Just Keep Quiet, be in your limits… 🤐
He is the PRIME, He is our PROUD, He is our only CAPTAIN 🇵🇰❤️
King Babar 👑#StayStrongBabarAzam pic.twitter.com/wy6r9avQrH
— Ahmad (@AhmadSpeakss) January 9, 2023
ZimBabar 🐐 😂
Nailed it 🤣
I think u never read any stats about him.