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Babar Azam’s Embarrassing Error in Congratulating Anderson on Retirement; Post Deleted
Babar Azam Faces Another Setback After Congratulatory Mistake for James Anderson’s Retirement
In a challenging period filled with controversy and misfortune, Pakistan captain Babar Azam encountered another unfortunate incident when he mistakenly congratulated the retiring England pacer James Anderson.
After Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 during the group stages, Babar’s captaincy has come under heavy criticism. Both critics and fans have called for his removal, questioning his leadership at every opportunity.
Backlash Against Babar Azam’s Tweet About James Anderson’s Retirement
Amidst his ongoing challenges, Babar Azam recently made a notable error on social media that, though seemingly minor on its own, gained significant attention given his current situation.
Attempting to honor England’s esteemed seam bowler James Anderson following his retirement, Babar inadvertently praised Anderson for his “cutters” instead of his renowned swing bowling—a mistake that didn’t escape notice.
Initially, Babar tweeted, “It was an honor facing your cutters, Jimmy! The cricketing world will miss one of its greats. Your remarkable contribution to the sport has been truly outstanding. Huge respect for you, GOAT.”
Realizing his mistake, Babar promptly deleted the tweet and posted a corrected version, emphasizing Anderson’s legendary swing bowling instead.
Babar Azam’s Controversial Tweet Regarding James Anderson
This social media slip-up quickly became a topic of conversation across platforms, with fans and pundits alike using it to intensify their critique of the beleaguered captain.
Although Babar corrected the error swiftly, in the relentless realm of online discourse, it evolved into another significant incident in the ongoing saga of Babar’s challenges.
Explore Babar Azam’s Revised Social Media Post
Meanwhile, James Anderson wrapped up his illustrious Test career with 704 wickets, setting a record for a fast bowler. He retired following England’s decisive win over West Indies by an innings and 114 runs.
His retirement prompted an outpouring of praise and sincere messages from the global cricket community, commemorating his dedication to the sport spanning over two decades.
