Srinagar: Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik has said that Babar Azam is like his younger brother and he was always aware about him not being part of Pakistan T20 World Cup squad.
Shoaib Malik in an interview with Cricket Pakistan said that Babar Azam had told him in advance that he is not part of Pakistan squad
“I am unaware of the inside news but Babar Azam told me that the Asia Cup squad will travel to the T20 World Cup. He was communicating from his side and we are on good terms as he is little brother,” Shoaib Malik told Cricket Pakistan.
“I will always be there for Babar to guide him regarding his game or anything. I am not a person who will stay unhappy and won’t talk just because I am not selected for the Pakistan team. My prayers are with him and I always wish to see him grow more. I want to see Babar and Pakistan team at the top,” Malik said.
About his controversial Tweet regarding likes and dislikes in Pakistan team, Malik said, “I have already clarified and those who think my selection was based on the tweet, they are totally wrong. The tweet came afterwards when I knew that the Asia Cup squad will play at the World Cup. It was not against anyone and was totally based on what I saw”.