In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship that rise above borders, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam‘s tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement showcases the mutual respect among cricket’s elite players. Ashwin, India’s premier off-spinner, has been a formidable opponent against Pakistan, consistently challenging batsmen with his strategic variations and clever thinking.

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Babar’s acknowledgment of Ashwin’s illustrious career highlights how cricket continues to build bridges between nations. The gesture resonates deeply within the cricketing community, reminding fans that beyond the intense rivalry, there exists profound respect and admiration among players.

Babar Vs Ashwin

Babar and Ashwin went head to head in 2017 ODI series where he scored 4 runs from 12 balls. Babar maintained a strike rate of 33.3 but didn’t hit any boundaries or sixes during his position at the crease.

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The Indo-Pak match has been the core event around all the ICC events which is not only emotionally connected to the viewers but also financially benefits the international committees, broadcasters.