Harvard University teacher acknowledges Babar, Rizwan status as ‘Cricket Kings’

An esteemed instructor at Harvard Business school, Anitael Berse, appreciated her recent students and Pakistan cricketers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.

Both the cricketers attended classes on the aforementioned Business School campus in Boston, Massachusetts, from May 31 to June 3.

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Anitael, took to her Instagram handle and posted a captivating photo featuring several champion athletes from various sports, which included personalities from cricket, soccer, UFC, football, and baseball with a caption stated, "I challenge everyone to a fight or a soccer, football, cricket, or baseball match. 💪 I've got my team—bring it on. #mystudentsarebetterthanyours."

The photo created quite a stir among fans, who were delighted to see Babar and Rizwan alongside some of the greatest athletes in the world. 

One fan in particular, took a moment and commented on the post, addressing Anitael directly. The comment stated, "@anitaelberse I hope you realize how big of stars @babarazam and @mrizwanpak are in the cricket world. This is amazing to see everyone come together."

Anitael responded to the fan's comment, acknowledging the prominence of Babar and Rizwan. She acknowledged the duo’s status as star cricketers and added a crown emoji with her reply, "@saifrehman905 Of course! 👑!"

Someone asked from Babar Azam and M Rizwan's professor you have realized how big of stars they are? and she replied it - they're kings 👑 pic.twitter.com/RpTKA1JSjg

— JIMMRZ (@Jimmrz_) June 6, 2023

In a gesture of friendship and cross-sport camaraderie, Babar gifted his Gray-Nicolls bat to Francis Ngannou. The accompanying caption on the photo posted by Babar on Twitter read, “When champions like @francis_ngannou, @USMAN84kg and @jaboowins vouching to play cricket, may be it is time for @iMRizwanPak and I to join another sports. Thoughts?”

When champions like @francis_ngannou, @USMAN84kg and @jaboowins vouching to play cricket, may be it is time for @iMRizwanPak and I to join another sports. Thoughts? 🙄🤔 pic.twitter.com/zK0boCq7OI

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) June 5, 2023