Babar Azam shuts down journalist over Virat Kohli comparison

The incident occurred after Zalmi's thrilling last-ball victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen. When a Pakistani journalist asked if the criticism of Babar's finishing skills and his comparison to Kohli was fair, the captain snapped. He replied in Urdu, telling the reporter to 'keep these things to yourself' and asserting that he had finished many matches.

Despite the tension, Babar played a crucial role in the chase, scoring 43 off 37 balls. While he has faced scrutiny recently for struggling to close out international chases, his team secured the win on the final ball.