Fans surround Babar Azam after dismissal in Pakistan - Dawn
Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was swarmed by fans seeking photos after his dismissal during a domestic match in Islamabad. The incident has prompted security concerns from the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding player safety.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing challenges of managing fan access and athlete security in high-profile sports environments.
--> At the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad, Pakistan, spectators surrounded Pakistan Test cricket captain Babar Azam as he was returning to the pavilion after being dismissed in a fourth-round President’s Trophy Grade-I match. Azam scored 21 runs. Several people entered the field of play to take photos and selfies with the athlete, so stadium staff intervened and escorted him to the team area.
According to Dawn , the incident raised concerns about player security before the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Babar Azam batted at number four for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited in the match against State Bank of Pakistan. OGDCL elected to bat first, and Azam scored 21 runs off 39 balls, hitting four boundaries. Afaq Afridi dismissed him leg before wicket.
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