Former national cricketer Umar Akmal has issued a clarification regarding his Instagram story that appeared to compare him with Babar Azam.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Umar Akmal said that his intention was not to compare himself with Babar Azam. He clarified that Babar Azam is currently regarded among the world’s leading batters and that he holds deep respect for his performances and achievements.
Umar Akmal further explained that his original point was only to highlight that the middle-order position in T20 format may not fully align with Babar Azam’s natural style of play. He stressed that the comment was not meant as a comparison, but rather as an opinion regarding team roles.
The clarification also stated that the post circulating on social media was originally shared by a fan and was uploaded to the story without edits.
