Babar Azam's message for Kane Williamson reminds fans of his kind words for Virat Kohli

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has once again shown his support for an opposition player in difficult times. This time, it is New Zealand ODI skipper Kane Williamson who has suffered a freak injury during the IPL 2023 opener between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. Williamson has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on his right knee and is set to be ruled out of the ODI World Cup scheduled to take place in India in October-November this year.

Realizing that this might be the last chance for Williamson to lead his side in an ODI World Cup, Babar Azam tweeted a heartfelt message, "Bounce back stronger. Get well soon Kane Williamson," with a photo of the two cricketers. This is not the first time Babar Azam has shown his support for an opposition cricketer. He had tweeted a message of encouragement for Virat Kohli when the Indian skipper was having a tough time with the bat during the England series last year.

Here's Babar Azam's tweet for Kane Williamson: 

Bounce back stronger. Get well soon Kane Williamson pic.twitter.com/XSkMa70qXO

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) April 6, 2023

Babar Azam's sportsman spirit has won him praise from cricket fans across the globe. His kind words and gestures towards fellow players in difficult times are a refreshing change in the world of competitive sports.

Pakistan and New Zealand to play 5 T20I and 5 ODIs

Babar Azam will soon lead Pakistan in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which will be played in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi from April 14 to April 24. The Pakistan skipper will have the support of ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has made a comeback to the Pakistan side after a long injury layoff.

Babar Azam's leadership skills have been applauded by cricket pundits and fans alike. He is considered one of the best batsmen in the world at the moment and has been a consistent performer for Pakistan in all formats of the game. Under his captaincy, Pakistan has shown promising results, and he is expected to lead the side to many victories in the future.

Babar Azam's message of support for Kane Williamson is a testament to his sportsmanship and his respect for fellow cricketers. His kind words and gestures towards opposition players have won him praise and respect from fans across the globe. As he leads Pakistan in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, fans will be looking forward to another inspiring performance from the talented batsman and captain.1545