Babar Azam & Sarfaraz Ahmed shines off field as duo’s video from Imam ul Haq’s Qawwali night goes viral

Pakistan’s talented opener Imam ul Haq is in the news as he is getting married to Anmol Mehmood and the recent Qawwali Night at Imam-ul-Haq's wedding was a star-studded affair with the notable presence of Pakistan's ODI captain, Babar Azam, and ex-skipper, Sarfaraz Ahmed along with other prominent players of the Pakistan cricket team.

Qawwali, a celebration of Sufi songs, holds a special place in Pakistani culture, especially during weddings and festivals. In the heart of the celebration were two prominent figures of Pakistani cricket, Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed. Their enthusiastic participation in clapping and singing added to the celebrations.

In the age of social media, moments like these quickly find their way into the digital spheres and the video capturing Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's joyful celebration at the Qawwali Night also went viral in both Pakistan and India.

The joyous moments were captured in the viral video offered fans a glimpse into the personal lives of their cricketing heroes. Fans and followers flooded the internet with comments, expressing their delight at seeing the cricket stars in a more relaxed and jubilant setting.

The celebration wasn't limited to just Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed. The Qawwali Night saw the presence of several Pakistani cricketers, including Chief Selector Wahab Riaz which showed the camaraderie between the players outside the cricket field.

While Babar Azam is known for his prowess on the cricket pitch, at the Qawwali Night, he exhibited a comparatively quieter demeanor. In contrast, Sarfaraz Ahmed took center stage with lively clapping and infectious smiles. Imam-ul-Haq will tie not with Anmol Mehmood in a grand ceremoney on the 25th November followed by Valima on the 26th..

Babar Azam's Recent Stepping Down

The celebration took place against the backdrop of Babar Azam stepping down as the T20I and Test captain post the disappointing ICC World Cup 2023. The leadership baton has now passed to star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for T20Is and to Shan Masood for Test matches.

Fomer Pakistan pacer and current Chief Selector Wahab Riaz announced an 18-member Pakistan Test squad for the upcoming tour to Australia. The tour, scheduled from 14th December 2023 to 7th January 2024, posed challenges, and Riaz emphasized the need for a flexible team composition, considering the demanding Australian conditions.