Faisal Azam, the brother of Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam, recently uploaded a vlog on his YouTube channel featuring footage of his brother’s practice at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The vlog also includes interactions with other cricketers such as Ahmad Shahzad and Imam-ul-Haq, as well as personal friends of Babar’s who were present during the recording.
This is not the first time Babar’s family has been involved in a controversy related to the NCA. Last year, Babar allowed his brother Safeer Azam to train at the NCA, which led to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) taking notice of the incident and asking Babar to not allow his brother to train there again.
According to a reliable source within the PCB, Babar brought his brother to the NCA a few days before the conditioning camp had begun, and Safeer later held nets which was brought to the attention of the board. As the national team captain, Babar was politely reminded of the situation and he agreed to comply with the PCB’s request.
In the past, Safeer has shared videos and photos of himself training at the NCA under Babar’s supervision. However, only first-class and national cricketers are allowed to practice at the state-of-the-art facilities provided by the PCB.
The recent vlog featuring Babar’s practice at the NCA raises questions about the PCB’s stance on non-cricketers being present at the facility during training sessions. The board has yet to respond to requests for comment on this matter.
It is important for the PCB to maintain strict protocols and regulations when it comes to who is allowed to access the NCA facilities. Any lapses in this regard could compromise the integrity of the training and development programs in place for Pakistan’s cricketers.
While it is understandable for Babar’s family and friends to be supportive of his cricket career, it is important to respect the rules and regulations set by the PCB. Non-cricketers should not be allowed to access the NCA during training sessions, and any violations of this policy should be taken seriously and dealt with accordingly.
