{"id":441094,"date":"2024-11-02T08:34:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T03:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=441094"},"modified":"2024-11-02T08:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T03:34:40","slug":"babar-azam-honoured-at-mcg-with-bat-displayed-alongside-cricket-icons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/babar-azam-honoured-at-mcg-with-bat-displayed-alongside-cricket-icons\/","title":{"rendered":"Babar Azam honoured at MCG with bat displayed alongside cricket icons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> KARACHI<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s former captain Babar Azam has joined the ranks of cricketing legends as his bat is now showcased in the prestigious Long Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.<br \/>\nThis exhibit already features bats donated by icons such as Don Bradman, David Boon, Jack Hobbs, and Brian Lara.<br \/>\nThe MCG management extended a special invitation to Azam, asking him to contribute the bat he used during Pakistan\u2019s 2022 T20 World Cup final clash against England, which he accepted.<br \/>\nReflecting on the honour, the much-acclaimed batter said that playing at the MCG, one of the world\u2019s most celebrated cricket venues holds a deep personal significance.<br \/>\n\u201cHonestly, it is an honour for me, and this means a lot to me because I played a World Cup final using this bat,\u201d Azam said after donating his equipment at MCG long room on Friday.<br \/>\n\u201cI have many good memories here at the MCG [\u2026] it is one of the best grounds of my career. Having my bat placed here alongside those of great players is truly a privilege.\u201d<br \/>\nHis gesture resonates with cricket history at the MCG, where legendary cricketers from Australia and other countries have contributed their bats to the exhibit.<br \/>\nBabar recently stepped down as Pakistan\u2019s white-ball captain and was replaced by Mohammad Rizwan. He was also dropped from Pakistan\u2019s test team for the two Tests against England.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI Pakistan\u2019s former captain Babar Azam has joined the ranks of cricketing legends as his bat is now showcased in the prestigious Long Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This exhibit already features bats donated by icons such as Don Bradman, David Boon, Jack Hobbs, and Brian Lara. 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