Babar Azam was in 'severe distress' over ill mother on day of Pak-India T20 match, says father
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam's mother was on a ventilator when he played the T20 World Cup match against arch-rivals India, his father revealed on Saturday.
Babar scored 68 not out and shared an opening stand of 152 with Mohammad Rizwan (79 not out) as Pakistan trounced India by 10 wickets in Dubai last Sunday.
Azam Siddique, Babar's father, said in an Instagram post that his son played all three games this week “in severe distress”.
“It's time for my nation to know some truth. Congratulations to all of you on the victory in the three games,” Azam Siddique wrote.
“There was a big test at our house. On the day the match was against India, on that day Babar's mother was on a ventilator.”
“Babar played all three matches in severe distress. I came here so that Babar may not get weak,” he added.
Babar's mother had undergone surgery but has since recovered and has been discharged from the hospital, the skipper's manager Talha Aisham confirmed on Twitter.
"Alhumdulillah, the mother of Kaptaan Babar Azam is home and recovering well with your prayers. We, as family, are grateful to everyone for their gracious prayers and love," he wrote.
Pakistan have won all their three Super 12 games in the tournament and are well-placed to reach the semi-finals.
They next face Namibia in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
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Oct 31, 2021 12:40pm
He is a fighter !
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Oct 31, 2021 12:59pm
Much respect to Babar Azam and sincere prayers for his mother.
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Oct 31, 2021 01:02pm
May she get well soon
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Oct 31, 2021 01:06pm
His mom was on ventilator yet his father, brother and himself were playing a cricket match. It was a cricket match not war where country's sovereignty was questioned.
Doctors ask crucial questions when mother is on ventilator. Imagine her husband, sons busy playing and watching cricket at that time! I don't get it.
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Oct 31, 2021 01:12pm
If he was distressed he would be with her not in dubai playing world cup. What is more important playing cricket or being with your mother?
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Oct 31, 2021 01:20pm
Get well soon Mam….. you are the mother of millions who love cricket as sport
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Oct 31, 2021 01:25pm
Wow - he handled the situation brilliantly
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Oct 31, 2021 01:30pm
All our prayers are with you and your mother, good sir. The nation stands with you. If you should need to go home, we will understand. Do whatever it is that you need to do. Indeed, you and your team have already "won" in our eyes. Thank you for making us believe again.
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Oct 31, 2021 01:32pm
Adv example of commitment. The youth should learn from this
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Oct 31, 2021 01:32pm
@Amjad , he was and is on a national duty. Your comment is very ignorant and rude. Instead of appreciating his commitment to his national duty over his personal issues you’re criticizing him?
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Oct 31, 2021 01:34pm
@Sadia Tariq, He is a captain of Pakistani team. So cut some slack. Many people are committed with their work and their passion and there is nothing wrong in it.
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Oct 31, 2021 01:45pm
is she okay now?
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Oct 31, 2021 01:53pm
May she get well soon Inshallah.
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Oct 31, 2021 02:05pm
Prayers and best wishes for Baber's mother!
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Oct 31, 2021 02:08pm
@Sadia Tariq, it maybe a match for you, but its their family's bread and butter for them, for which they have sacrificed their livelihood for upto 20 years. Try to look at things in context. It maybe a choice for you or me to watch the "game" on television, but it has more value for them as it is a source of income for them.
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Oct 31, 2021 02:12pm
Lots of prayers and respect for his mother, may she get well soon & watch Simi final & final to back & cheer up the team.
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Oct 31, 2021 02:14pm
To all those criticising as to why he was there
My answer: he was doing his job
I am a doctor and I continued treating patients while my own father was in icu
His doctor’s mother was also admitted with severe complications from COVID
Get a life u keyboard warriors
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Oct 31, 2021 02:20pm
Hats off to Babar, proud son of soil and parents...
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Oct 31, 2021 02:20pm
@Sadia Tariq, get a life man. Don't comment when u don't know anything.
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Oct 31, 2021 02:25pm
Anyone can react the way they wish on the news from the Sr. Azam. Likewise everyone has their priorities. In positive spirit, the Azams preferred the national interest over and above their personal.
Again it is the priorities which we can respect and commend or complain and criticize .
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Oct 31, 2021 02:42pm
He should be with her mother if she needed him.
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Oct 31, 2021 02:43pm
@Dr.Sadaf, well said. Respect to you and thank you. I hope your father is better
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Oct 31, 2021 02:50pm
Wish his mum a speedy recovery...
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Oct 31, 2021 03:06pm
Babar is brave son of a sincere loving mother. Prayers and best wishes for his mother's full recovery.
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Oct 31, 2021 03:23pm
@Amjad , shows his respect for the nation.. Appreciate and importantly respect his sacrifice
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Oct 31, 2021 03:23pm
Hope she gets well soon!
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Oct 31, 2021 03:27pm
Wishing his great and honorable mother quick, complete and full recovery, long life, better health and good days ahead.
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Oct 31, 2021 03:41pm
@Amjad , I guess you don't know the sports at all. Babar is leading from the front and representing as captain of Pakistan most lived game cricket. We all should appreciate that he preferred to be with team and give excellent results in first three matches. Such comments would be put into Bin.
Babar is great and we all love and respect that he is with the team and leading from the front.
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Oct 31, 2021 03:46pm
@Kashif Rehan, why were his father and brother were in stadium and not in hospital where his mother was? National duty? Ventilator is often point of no return. Docrors ask several crucial questions regarding patient when the patient is on ventilator
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Oct 31, 2021 03:49pm
@Hasan Rahim, A mother raises a son. Stays with sons in their testing times. Imagine his mother working in office while son is on ventilator. Even if Babar was playing cricket, his father and brother should have been with his mother.
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Oct 31, 2021 03:51pm
He is a genuine fighter and full of patriotism for his country. He is offering his National duty at International forum.
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Oct 31, 2021 03:57pm
@Kashif Rehan, it’s just a game of cricket ..
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Oct 31, 2021 04:01pm
Our prayers and blessings are with you Captain! InshAllah, all your worries will be gone soon. Sincerely
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Oct 31, 2021 04:09pm
Oh no! praying for her speedy recovery
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Oct 31, 2021 04:12pm
She is in the prayers of the entire nation
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Oct 31, 2021 04:37pm
So, Babar was playing and his dad watching...who was on his mom's side ? Doesn't get this ...mother comes first... cricket down the list.
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Oct 31, 2021 04:42pm
Politicians should follow the example of Babar Azams family!
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Oct 31, 2021 04:43pm
@Amjad , That was his and his families commitment to the nation! Shame on you!
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Oct 31, 2021 04:52pm
Babar’s mental strength and national commitment is applauded. What’s Sr Siddique is doing in the cricket stadium? Shouldn’t he be with his ailing wife?
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Oct 31, 2021 05:01pm
Hope his mom gets well soon and he continues to make millions of people smile.
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Oct 31, 2021 05:07pm
Prayers for the mother, she’s the real fighter, without a mother, we would not exists. Salam to your mother Azam, some of us no longer have our mothers around, so we get to feel the love and prayers thru everyone’s mother.
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Oct 31, 2021 05:52pm
I admire the way Babar Azam handled the situation both in and outside the ground. He must be mentally strong and fulfilled his expected duties diligently and bravely. Well done!
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Oct 31, 2021 06:21pm
@Dr.Sadaf, well said i appreciate your thoughts and the way of thinking.
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Oct 31, 2021 07:16pm
May ASWT give her completely shifa and patience to his family Ameen
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Oct 31, 2021 07:46pm
Babar’s father should have stayed with his wife.
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Oct 31, 2021 08:41pm
Get well soon Mam.. Love from India.!
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Oct 31, 2021 09:01pm
If really true words, then the best wishes for Babar's mother to recover soon.
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Oct 31, 2021 10:33pm
@Sadia Tariq, Hope you are near your either parent or your loved one when their testing time comes;
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Nov 01, 2021 07:26pm
@Man, then why are they selling it.
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