PSL 2022: Babar Azam makes BIG promise – Karachi Kings skipper Babar Azam has vowed to return stronger after his team endured one of the worst ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) seasons. The Kings lost a staggering nine games and won just one game in the 10 matches they played in the ongoing PSL. They finished last and have a lot of soul-searching to do for the 2023 edition of the T20 tournament. Follow PSL 2022 Live on InsideSport.IN.
Azam took to Twitter and posted a strong message to Kings fans and followers. “We did not hold up our end. Lots to reflect, learn & improve from this entire experience of #PSL7. In sha Allah, we will come back stronger. Also, quite grateful to all the fans for their immense support and belief. #KarachiKings”, tweeted Babar Azam.
PSL 2022: Babar Azam vows to come back stronger after Karachi Kings endure worst campaign in PSL history
We did not hold up our end. Lots to reflect, learn & improve from this entire experience of #PSL7. In sha Allah, we will come back stronger. Also, quite grateful to all the fans for their immense support and belief. #KarachiKings pic.twitter.com/EdOy9sVaAy
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) February 20, 2022
PSL 2022: Babar Azam vows to come back stronger after Karachi Kings endure worst campaign in PSL history
A lot was expected from Babar Azam the leader after he took Pakistan to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2021. The right-hand batter was also announced as the skipper of the side for the seventh edition of PSL. He took over from Imad Wasim and had hoped to continue the form he had shown during the showpiece event.
PSL 2022: Babar Azam vows to come back stronger after Karachi Kings endure worst campaign in PSL history
Alas, nothing worked for the Azam-led team as they faltered in each of the 10 games. Barring the one victory against Lahore Qalandars, the team’s batting and bowling failed to get going.
PSL 2022: Karachi Kings numbers in PSL
- The Kings became the only franchise to lose nine games during the seven editions of PSL
- Babar Azam’s eight consecutive losses as a skipper are the most
- Most number of losses while chasing in a season
- Azam highest run-scorer for side 268 runs
- Umaid Asif and Chris Jordan leading wicket-takers for Kings, 15 wickets apiece
PSL 2022: Babar Azam vows to come back stronger after Karachi Kings endure worst campaign in PSL history