Babar Azam, who led the national cricket team, was awarded the Stara-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s highest civilian award, in recognition of his outstanding performance and distinguished service as a captain.
Babar Azam, the captain of the national cricket team, was awarded the Star of Imtiaz by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman on the occasion of Pakistan Day. After the ceremony, Babar Azam shared memorable pictures with his parents on social media and gave this award to his parents.
On this occasion, Captain Babar Azam said that these moments are very memorable for me that my parents are also with me on this happy occasion, I dedicate this award to my parents, Pakistani people and fans who always pray for my success. .
Immense honour to have received Sitara-e-Imtiaz in the presence of my mother and father.
This award is for my parents, fans and the people of ?? pic.twitter.com/Gafwlu3rUC
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) March 23, 2023
On the other hand, former captain Wasim Akram also congratulated Babar Azam for getting the Stara Imtiaz, he said that Pakistan team got important achievements with Babar Azam’s brilliant batting, under his leadership, Pakistan reached the final of the ICCT20 World Cup. May Babar continue to shine the name of Pakistan and reach the heights of success.
Notably, four former captains, including Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi and Sarfraz Ahmed, were awarded the country’s third-highest civilian honor for their outstanding service in cricket.
Before him, only 4 other cricketers have received the Satara Imtiaz award for their outstanding sporting achievements, including Mohammad Yousuf in 2011, Saeed Ajmal in 2015, Javed Miandad in 1992 and Inzamam-ul-Haq in 2005.
Earlier, former Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was the youngest Pakistani cricketer to receive the star award.
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2024-07-27 16:04:59
