Cricket

Babar Azam's Spidercam Scare: A Hilarious Moment in the 2024 PSLDuring the high-octane clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL), Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam found himself in an unexpected encounter with the spidercam. As Babar entered the field, the spidercam followed him closely, catching him off guard. Startled by the device's proximity, Babar swiftly dodged the camera, creating a hilarious moment that quickly went viral on social media.Despite the spidercam incident, Babar led Zalmi to a nail-biting victory over Karachi Kings by two runs, securing a spot in the playoffs of the 2024 PSL. Babar's gritty innings of 51 runs in 46 balls played a pivotal role in Zalmi's total of 147. With this win, Zalmi now top the table with 13 points from 10 games, although they have played one match more than Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.Azam continues to dominate the 2024 PSL batting charts, leading with 498 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 62.25. His outstanding performances include one century and five half-centuries in the tournament. Multan Sultans, positioned second with 12 points in nine games, and Quetta Gladiators, currently standing third with 11 points from nine games, are closely trailing Zalmi in the points table. Islamabad United hold the third spot with 11 points in 10 games.Babar's spidercam scare has become a talking point among cricket fans, highlighting the unexpected moments that can occur during live sporting events. Despite the humorous nature of the incident, it also serves as a reminder of the importance of safety precautions during live broadcasts.

Mohammad Amir's Heated Exchange with Fan Overshadows Quetta Gladiators' PSL Playoff BerthFormer Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir found himself embroiled in a heated verbal exchange with a fan during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 match between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars on Sunday.As Amir made his way to the field, a section of the crowd began chanting "fixer fixer," a reference to his involvement in a spot-fixing scandal in 2010. The chants clearly irked Amir, who responded angrily."Ghar se yehi seekh ke aate ho" (Is this what you learn at your home?), Amir retorted.The incident brought back memories of Amir's promising young career being derailed by the spot-fixing scandal. At the age of 18, Amir, along with his new-ball partner Mohammad Asif and Pakistan captain Salman Butt, faced five-year bans from cricket and received jail sentences.Despite the unpleasant incident, Amir was elated as Quetta Gladiators secured a spot in the playoffs during the ongoing ninth season of the PSL. The Gladiators earned their playoff berth with a six-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars, courtesy of a last-ball six by Wasim Jr.Amir's performance on the field has been impressive throughout the tournament, and he has played a key role in Quetta Gladiators' success. However, the heated exchange with the fan serves as a reminder of the challenges that Amir has faced in his career and the lingering stigma associated with his past.